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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh joined a bipartisan committee to prevent the legalization of recreational marijuana. GRAPHIC BY RACHEL CHMIELINSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Martin Walsh oppose legalization of marijuana

Meagan Schwarz April 19, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh joined a bipartisan committee Thursday opposing the commercial legalization of marijuana in the commonwealth, according to a Thursday...

The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and two other teachers unions announced their support for an anti-discrimination bill that will forbid bias against transgender people in public spaces. PHOTO BY JACQUI BUSICK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Educational groups support transgender anti-discrimination bill

Amanda Kaufman March 17, 2016

Several major educational organizations announced their support Monday for an anti-discrimination bill meant to protect the rights of transgender individuals in all public spaces in Massachusetts,...

A bill passed Wednesday by the Massachusetts House may subject Uber and Lyft drivers to more extensive state certification and background checks. ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts House passes regulations for Uber, Lyft

Kennedy Davis March 15, 2016

After extended controversy regarding limitations on transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Massachusetts House of Representatives engrossed a bill Wednesday to provide regulations...

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