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The Week Ahead on Beacon Hill

Along with most schools across the state, Beacon Hill is a bit sleepy this week. Most committees are taking a break – and neither the House nor the Senate are holding formal sessions. But there is some work going on. As we do most Mondays, this week, NEPR’s Carrie Healy checks in with State House News Service reporter Matt Murphy for a look at the week ahead.

Click on the audio link above to hear a conversation between State House News Service reporter Matt Murphy and NEPR’s Carrie Healy.

Charlie Baker Takes Office Today After Eight Years Of Deval Patrick

by: Henry Epp

It’s inauguration day in Massachusetts. Republican Charlie Baker will be sworn in as the state’s next governor at noon today. He succeeds Democrat Deval Patrick, who’s held the office for the last eight years. Our Statehouse reporter Sarah Birnbaum is covering the transition of power at the state’s corner office. She walks us through the schedule for baker’s inauguration.

To hear the conversation with Sarah Birnbaum, click on the audio player above.