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Online Ridicule Follows Re-branding Of ‘Pioneer Valley’ As ‘West Mass’

by: Henry Epp

Two regional booster groups spent $80,000 to re-brand the Pioneer Valley. The result: “West Mass.”

The Week Ahead On Beacon Hill

by: Henry Epp

Governor Charlie Baker is scheduled to sign a bill Monday that would make Massachusetts’ utilities purchase more hydro and wind power.

The Short List: Morse On Marijuana, Mass. Gets Zika Funding And This Week’s Overlooked Stories

NEPR'S WEEK IN REVIEW

by: Carrie Healy

Our panel looks at the big stories in the news.

Mass. Legislature Wraps Up Late Night With Last-Minute Measures

by: Henry Epp

Members of the Massachusetts legislature worked late into the night on Sunday, up against a midnight deadline to end their two-year formal session.

This Week On Beacon Hill

by: Carrie Healy

The Massachusetts Legislature restored millions in spending to the state budget during a rare Saturday session, over the objections of Governor Charlie Baker.

The Week Ahead on Beacon Hill

by: Carrie Healy

There’s a wide variety of hearings and topics ahead at the Statehouse this week. One likely contentious formal session will be held on Thursday, as the […]

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