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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in 2014. Baker announced last Wednesday he will not run for re-election for a third term in the November 2022 gubernatorial election. MIKE DESOCIO​​/ DFP FILE

Gov. Charlie Baker announces he will not run for re-election in 2022

Bella Ramirez December 8, 2021
Gov. Charlie Baker announced he will not run for a third term in the November 2022 election.
zinneken's food truck on commonwealth avenue

Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
massachusetts state house

Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

Taylor Brokesh March 31, 2021
Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.
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EDITORIAL: Distrust in COVID-19 vaccine is understandable, but shouldn’t undermine public health

Editors December 3, 2020
The distrust and vaccine hesitancy among the general public speaks to how long it will take to return to any semblance of normalcy. If we want to see pre-pandemic life restored by the end of next year, we’ll need a unified, national effort to continue wearing masks, practice social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as we’re able.
The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund hosts a volunteer service effort Monday afternoon at Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in remembrance of 9/11. PHOTO BY MADDIE DOMENICHELLA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Residents come together on 9/11 to support active troops, veterans

Maddie Domenichella September 12, 2017

  Approximately 500 people came out to the Mothers’ Walk  pathway at the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on Monday afternoon to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks through a...

Gov. Charlie Baker files an act requesting $200 million in Chapter 90 funding for transportation projects around Massachusetts. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Baker requests $200 million in transportation funding

Jordan Kimmel February 22, 2017

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called for $200 million in Chapter 90 funds to progress local transportation infrastructure projects throughout the state, according to a Thursday press release...

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that it has decided to rescind its honor for Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. The decision came as a result of Baker’s plan to speak at a GOP conference in Las Vegas. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

LGBT group rescinds honorary invitation from Gov. Charlie Baker

Alyssa Meyers April 13, 2016

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce rescinded Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s invitation to a gala where he would have been recognized for his leadership, organization officials said. The...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new initiative Thursday that aims to combat the opioid crisis by incorporating opioid abuse education in dental schools. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker-Polito partner with dental schools to minimize prescription drug misuse

Carolyn Hoffman February 17, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Thursday a set of dental education core competencies that will help prevent and manage prescription drug misuse. The proposed dental...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Ronald Walker announced a $5 million proposal Monday for the 2017 budget to combat rising unemployment rates. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker-Polito to address unemployment among minorities

Julie Dallet January 29, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, along with members of the Task Force on Persons Facing Chronically High Rates of Unemployment and the Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker II, proposed...

The Baker-Polito administration, the Commonwealth’s four medical schools and the Massachusetts Medical Society announced Monday a set of medical education core standards focused on preventing and managing opioid misuse. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Medical school curriculum expanded as effort to battle statewide opioid addiction

Ellen Cranley December 18, 2015

The Boston University School of Medicine announced changes in its curriculum as part of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s efforts to address the statewide issue of opioid addiction, according to a Sunday...

Governor Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the Department of Children and Families will no longer divide high-risk and low-risk child welfare cases. PHOTO BY ELAINE ANDERSON/DFP FILE PHOTO

Governor Baker supports reforms for Department of Children and Families

Lauren Fogelstrom November 20, 2015

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker spoke out Tuesday in support of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families’ first major policy change in 30 years, regarding child neglect and abuse. The...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Friday authorizing $200 million in transportation funds. PHOTO BY STUX/PIXABAY

$200 million in extra funding approved for infrastructure repairs

Monika Nayak April 14, 2015

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker approved an additional $200 million in funding for infrastructure contributing to a total of $330 million toward municipal roads, bridges, paving projects and pothole repairs,...

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