Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III is not committing to an early debate about climate change with Sen. Ed Markey.
Sean Teehan
NEPR
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Connecticut Nursing Home Workers Renew Strike Threat
A labor union representing workers at Connecticut nursing homes is renewing a strike threat. Union officials representing more than 2,000 nursing home workers had walked back a May 1 strike date after Governor Ned Lamont pledged to work with them on raises.But a proposed budget released by the legislature’s Appropriations Committee this week changed the […]
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In Massachusetts, Protesters Use Presidents’ Day To Oppose Trump’s Emergency Declaration
Opponents of President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to fund a barrier at the U.S.-Mexico border held protests across the country on Monday. In Massachusetts, protesters rallied in Boston, Springfield, and Northampton.
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Connecticut Wage Equity Law Goes Into Effect January 1
A Connecticut law banning employers from asking job-seekers about past wages goes into effect next week, and supporters hope it will narrow the gap in wages between men and women.
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After Walking From Worcester, Gun Control Activists Rally In Springfield
Just before a mass shooting at a video game tournament in Florida , a couple hundred gun control advocates held a rally across the street from gunmaker…
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Officials Confident MGM Will Stick Around In Springfield, Mass.
MGM announced Thursday it plans to open its Springfield, Massachusetts, casino slightly ahead of schedule, on August 24. The news comes amid speculation…
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Shootings Spark Conversation About Security In Houses Of Worship In New England
On a cold November evening, Bishop Bruce Shaw led a prayer. “All this violence is going on, but we know you’re the answer, Lord, Jesus. That you can…
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Republicans Gain Power In DC, But Feel Frozen Out On Campus
Next week, Republicans will have a firm grip on power in Washington. But on traditionally liberal college campuses in New England, Republican students…