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The Daily Free Press

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The Massachusetts State House. A new Massachusetts law will promote the use of clean energy by streamlining the permit process for businesses, lowering energy prices for residents and creating more jobs in the energy field. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Massachusetts’ new climate law opens doors for clean energy infrastructure

Elizabeth Plese December 5, 2024
Over a comprehensive deliberation period, the Massachusetts Legislature struggled to bridge sustainable energy companies’ goals to expand their infrastructure with its own plan to transition from fossil fuels to Massachusetts’ new climate law — until Tuesday.
City Smoke Shop. Massachusetts legislators plan to file a new bill that would introduce a birthdate cutoff for the purchase of nicotine and tobacco products. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Massachusetts lawmakers propose Nicotine-Free Generation bill to phase out tobacco sales

Liam Dunne December 4, 2024
State Sen. Jason Lewis and State Reps. Tommy Vitolo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian plan to file a Nicotine-Free Generation bill during the 2025-26 legislative session, aiming to gradually phase out the legal sale of nicotine and tobacco products in Massachusetts.
A BUPD cruiser.

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 23 – Oct. 29

Alexandra Ruane November 7, 2023

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 23 – Oct. 29. Medical at 512 Beacon St.  An RA reported at 3:09 a.m. on Oct. 23 that...

BU Students for Justice in Palestine members and supporters at Marsh Plaza. SJP held a rally to raise awareness for violence against Palestinians in Gaza on Monday. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP STAFF

BU Students for Justice in Palestine rally, march to bring attention to violence in Gaza

Amelia McAvoy October 24, 2023
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine rallied to demand that BU listen to their calls about divesting money and ending some Israel-affiliated programming.
The exterior of Noodle St on Commonwealth Ave. Construction in front of the restaurant has resulted in surrounding businesses closing during peak hours. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Construction outside of Noodle Street negatively affects local businesses

Sasha Callaway September 21, 2023
Boston University hired a construction company to lay concrete outside of Noodle Street, causing local businesses to close.
Agganis

Hollywood Fight Nights celebrates St. Patrick’s Day at Agganis Arena

Mark Fraenkel March 19, 2023
Hollywood Fight Nights Boston brought live boxing to Agganis Arena the day for a St. Patrick's Day celebration to host seven home-grown boxers and Ireland's Callum Walsh in the main event.
The Massachusetts State House. The state announced a training to help local firearm dealers comply with federal laws and strengthen firearm inspection on Feb. 17. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP STAFF

Massachusetts implements training program to regulate firearm inspection

Emilia Wisniewski March 3, 2023
The state announced a training program on Feb. 17 to help local licensing authorities comply with federal laws, strengthen firearm inspection and prevent gun trafficking.
maura healey

Governor Healey releases tax relief plan to lower Massachusetts cost of living

Anna Rubenstein March 3, 2023
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll released a $742 million tax relief package to the Commonwealth on Feb. 27.
BUPD

Campus Crime Logs: Jan. 31 – Feb. 7

Bailey Scott February 9, 2023
Reports taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Jan. 31 - Feb. 7.
$75 million to minority businesses

Gov. Charlie Baker grants $75 million in aid for small businesses

Casey Choung March 2, 2022
Governor Charlie Baker announced the allocation of $75 million to support small businesses on Feb. 23.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Public infrastructure is more important than it seems

Editors September 14, 2021
It is worth asking how many accidents it will take for any significant progress to be made in public infrastructure?
jogger runs through the back bay fens in boston

Dredging aimed to preserve Back Bay Fens’ Muddy River

Samuele Petruccelli April 15, 2021
The project could have lasting impacts on the watershed’s flow, quality and biodiversity.
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