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10 New Coronavirus Deaths, 165 Additional Cases in Mass.
Massachusetts reported 10 new coronavirus deaths on Monday along with an additional 165 confirmed cases. Three hundred and seventy five people remain hospitalized with COVID-19, 64 in intensive care units. State officials had reported 290 confirmed new cases on Saturday, some of which were based on older tests, and 353 more on Sunday. Those numbers are still nowhere near the…
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Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise in Mass.
Key data points indicating the state of the COVID-19 outbreak continued to creep upward over the weekend in Massachusetts, moving slowly in a direction indicating greater spread of the highly infectious virus. State officials reported 290 confirmed new cases on Saturday, some of which were based on older tests, and 353 more on Sunday. Those numbers are still nowhere near…
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Baker Expresses Concern Over COVID Clusters
Governor Charlie Baker said that lapses in judgment are contributing to “a slight but important rise” in coronavirus cases in Massachusetts.
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MBTA Could Vote on Proposed Fare Hike
MBTA officials could vote on whether or not to increase fares for public transportation.
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US Food Safety Report Shows Increase in Recalls
With what seems like a constant stream of food recalls, a new report questions the safety of our food supply. Consumer investigator Leslie Gaydos reports on the study.
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Minimum Wage to Increase to $12 Starting Jan. 1 in Massachusetts
Starting New Year’s Day, minimum wage workers in Massachusetts will have their paid hourly rate increase from $11 to $12, the first of five annual raises until it increases to $15 in 2023. The minimum wage increase is part of a bill that also calls for an annual August sales tax holiday and paid leave for workers. Republican Gov. Charlie...
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Signs Bill Increasing Minimum Wage, Require Paid Leave
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill that will increase the minimum wage, require paid leave for workers and mandate an annual August sales tax holiday.
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National Park Service Considers Doubling Fees at Popular Parks
Visitors to the Grand Canyon and other parks would be charged $70 per vehicle, up from the current $30 fee.
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Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rate for 2nd Time in 3 Months
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen announced an interest rate hike during a Wednesday news conference, citing a strengthening job market, increased income and rising consumer confidence as the basis for tighter credit. The Wednesday increase is the second in three months from the Federal Reserve.
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