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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued a stay-at-home advisory Monday in response to an uptick in the state’s COVID-19 cases. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker issues another stay-at-home advisory, downsizes acceptable gatherings

Allison Pirog November 3, 2020
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have increased by 278 percent and 145 percent, respectively, since Labor Day.
EDITORIAL: Baker should focus on serving his constituents, not the federal government

EDITORIAL: Baker should focus on serving his constituents, not the federal government

Editors April 10, 2018
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s absence was the elephant in the room at the Republican National Convention Fundraiser Tuesday night.
Massachusetts is the first state to officially ban bump stocks following the mass shooting in Las Vegas. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Massachusetts becomes first state to ban bump stocks

Alice Ferre November 9, 2017

  In the wake of the Las Vegas massacre that killed 58 and injured more than 500, Massachusetts became the first state to ban bump stocks Friday. Bump stocks, the gun accessory in question,...

Massachusetts sends 69 police officers to Puerto Rico to help local police forces. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts sends law enforcement team to Puerto Rico

Isabel Owens October 9, 2017

Puerto Rico has accepted an offer from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to deploy 69 Massachusetts police officers to Puerto Rico, 32 of whom are from Boston. “The deployment of these...

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announces a new commission to review transportation needs and possible forms of future funding. PHOTO BY MEGHAN CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New commission to oversee transportation needs, funds

Lillian Ilsley-Greene October 3, 2017

Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Wednesday at a transportation forum hosted by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation that Gov. Charlie Baker will issue an executive order calling for...

The final draft of Imagine Boston 2030, Boston's first citywide development plan in over 50 years, is released by Mayor Martin Walsh. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City News 101

Shannon Larson June 7, 2017

While attending Boston University, you will have a firsthand look on the most pressing issues affecting local residents. Officials are working to improve Boston’s infrastructure and various policies,...

The Baker-Polito Administration files "fine time" legislation on Tuesday to eliminate jail time and increase community service. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker-Polito administration files legislation replacing jail time with community service

Sabrina Schnur April 14, 2017

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito proposed a new “fine time” legislation, which would give individuals facing a fine the option to pay their debt through community service...

The Baker-Polito administration announced on Tuesday that the state will allocate $20 million to affordable housing. PHOTO BY ELAINE ANDERSON/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker-Polito Administration allocates funding to affordable housing projects

Natalie Carroll April 2, 2017

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Tuesday that the Baker-Polito administration will grant $20 million to affordable housing projects in the state. The money will...

Gov. Charlie Baker speaks at the State of the Commonwealth last January. Now, Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito are proposing an increase of $91 million in the budget for elementary and secondary education funding. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Mass. officials propose historic increase in Chapter 70 education funding

Carina Imbornone January 26, 2017

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito proposed historic legislation on Saturday in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, which would provide an increase of $91 million in Chapter 70 education...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito have united with the Animal Rescue League of Boston to highlight the progress of animal shelters across the Commonwealth. PHOTO BY JUNE KIM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker, Polito review animal shelter standards

Haley Fritz October 7, 2016

As part of an ongoing regulatory review process, the Baker-Polito administration partnered with the Animal Rescue League of Boston to highlight improvements in Massachusetts’ animal shelters, according...

GRAPHIC BY ETHAN PIKE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Extreme drought warning in Massachusetts follows 5 abnormally dry months

Kalina Newman September 15, 2016

The United States Drought Monitor recently announced a “code red” signifying an extreme drought in Greater Boston, an area encompassing over 3.2 million people, and the Baker-Polito administration...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito started a new website to help students in Massachusetts compare the cost of schools around the Commonwealth. PHOTO COURTESY MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM

New web portal helps Mass. college students receive affordable in-state degrees

Amanda Kaufman September 9, 2016

The Baker-Polito administration announced the launch of a new web portal, MassTransfer, which provides Massachusetts students and families with interactive tools to explore savings and methods for...

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