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East to West: March 6, 2020

East to West: March 6, 2020

Justin Tang March 6, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover Super Tuesday primary elections, the death of BU real-life mascot Rhett, a new state bill that will help...

A homeless man sits wrapped in a blanket in Kenmore Square. The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill Thursday to make it easier for homeless people to obtain state IDs by eliminating fees and accepting alternative forms of residency documentation. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP FILE

State legislation clearing hurdles to obtaining IDs for homeless moves forward

Allison Pirog March 4, 2020
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would make it easier for homeless individuals to obtain state IDs.
A Planned Parenthood location in Boston. More than 70 organizations rallied for safer abortion legislation for Massachusetts residents Jan. 17. SERENA VU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts advocacy groups file contrasting abortion legislation

Sofia Saric January 31, 2019
Across the country and Massachusetts, reproductive rights groups are advocating for increased protections for abortion access.
The Cannabis Control Commission is being pressured to limit its recreational industry beginning this summer. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Healey, legislators urge limited summer marijuana rollout

Samantha Day February 20, 2018
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey sent a letter Thursday urging the Cannabis Control Commission to consider a more limited sale of recreational marijuana this summer as Massachusetts adapts to the new industry.

Massachusetts Senate overturns archaic laws concerning women’s health

Jordan Kimmel January 31, 2018

The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday opposing outdated statutes affecting a woman’s right to access contraceptives and abortion. It is now awaiting approval in the House of Representatives...

Special Senate committee to review sexual harassment policies, procedures in Senate

Rickie Houston January 24, 2018

An order was filed Thursday seeking to enact stricter sexual harassment policies in the Massachusetts Senate. Sen. Joan Lovely filed the order, mandating the creation of a special committee to review the...

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