The Boston Globe reports, “Any Economic development legislation worthy of the name should help clear away barriers that keep workers from seeking better opportunities and discourage the emergence of new businesses. Unlike the economic development bill that came out of the House, the Senate’s stronger legislation tackles both the noncompete clauses that hamper the state’s …
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The Boston Globe reports that, “State lawmakers reached agreement Tuesday on compromise legislation that would establish parole eligibility for juveniles convicted of first-degree murder. Juveniles convicted of premeditated murder could be granted parole after 25 to 30 years, while those found guilty of murder with extreme atrocity or cruelty would be eligible after 30 years, …
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The Boston Globe reports that, “The US Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts law that banned protesters within 35 feet of abortion clinics, ruling that the law infringed upon the First Amendment rights of antiabortion activists. A bill to respond to the Court’s decision will come before the Judiciary Committee.”
The Boston Globe reports that, “The Massachusetts Legislature is on the verge of finalizing a bill that will give alleged child sexual abuse victims an additional 32 years to file civil lawsuits, a move one specialist said will open the door to thousands of new cases.”
The Boston Globe reports that the House has approved the bill creating a new sentence for juveniles convicted of first degree murder.
The Boston Globe praises Will’s openness on campaign questionnaires.
