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The Senate’s special committee on net neutrality released its final report. It calls to promote net neutrality through state government contracts. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Senate committee recommends ISP registry, limits on how online personal data can be used

Hannah Schoenbaum April 5, 2018
The Senate Committee on Net Neutrality and Consumer Protection proposed protections for Massachusetts media consumers, in response to the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net neutrality.
Marijuana farmers and advocates went to the State House Tuesday to preserve their right to grow cannabis. They are advocating in response to zoning laws. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cannabis advocates, farmers strive to protect right to farm

Rickie Houston March 27, 2018
Marijuana advocates and farmers are trying to protect their right to grow the crop throughout the Commonwealth as they fear their rights are becoming limited — especially when it comes to zoning.
Polluted water underneath the Charlesgate bridge. Gov. Charlie Baker has filed legislation authorize “An Act Promoting Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental and Natural Resource Protection and Investment in Recreational Assets and Opportunity.” PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker, Polito invest in mitigating effects of climate change in Massachusetts communities

Rickie Houston March 19, 2018
The Baker-Polito Administration will commit more than $1.4 billion in investments to mitigate the effects of climate change on communities and natural resources.
State police at a protest. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Massachusetts Police Chiefs Associations now support Safe Communities Act

Rickie Houston February 25, 2018
A revised version of the Safe Communities Act has now received support from top Massachusetts law enforcement organizations, namely the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police.

City councilors consider bill to regulate short-term rentals in Boston

Rickie Houston February 14, 2018

There soon might be restrictions and regulations on how people can rent out accommodations on sites like Airbnb in Boston. A City Council hearing Tuesday morning revolved around an ordinance that would...

Indian author Amish Tripathi emphasizes balance with talk on liberalism

Rickie Houston February 11, 2018

Critically renowned Indian author Amish Tripathi led a discussion at the Boston Public Library Saturday afternoon meant to emphasize the importance of balance in excessive political environments. The...

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...

MLK fraternity brothers and civil rights leaders discuss the black experience

Rickie Houston January 22, 2018

The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground hosted a discussion Sunday evening about the black experience in the United States, including the lives and experiences of speakers Herman Hemingway, Walter...

Gov. Charlie Baker attends a hearing Thursday in support of an opioid bill which would help to mitigate the impacts of opioid addiction in Massachusetts.  PHOTO BY BY NICOLAS TEPPER/DFP FILE PHOTO

Study finds rise in deaths among hospitalized opioid users

Rickie Houston December 8, 2017

New data collected by researchers at Harvard Medical School revealed that patients hospitalized for an opioid-related illness are now about five times more likely to die in the hospital than they were...

Josh Zakim, the city councilor for Boston University’s district is running for Secretary of the Commonwealth. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DFP FILE PHOTO

District 8 city councilor to run for Secretary of the Commonwealth

Rickie Houston December 6, 2017

Boston city councilor Josh Zakim announced Monday he will be running for Secretary of the Commonwealth in 2018, a decision coming shortly after he secured another term as city councilor for District...

Oxford University Press President Niko Pfund speaks at Kilachand Hall Thursday afternoon about being successful at a young age. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Oxford Press president shares life advice

Rickie Houston November 17, 2017

Oxford University Press President Niko Pfund delivered a presentation on professional success Thursday evening at Kilachand Hall, revealing career tips he said he wished he would have known when he...

Artist Lynda Barry signs her book at the College of General Studies Thursday evening following her discussion of the biological function of the arts. PHOTO BY JESSICA RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Graphic novelist delivers lecture on creativity

Rickie Houston November 10, 2017

Renowned cartoonist and graphic novelist Lynda Barry delivered a presentation on creativity at the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium on Thursday evening, challenging her audience members to summon their innate...

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