Clark’s office announced the news Monday.
Gov. Deval Patrick signed the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth bill into law on Tuesday while Cyrus fundraised for homeless youths in August.
These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.
The governor’s race was one the closest statewide results in recent memory.
Democratic incumbent State Sen. Michael Barrett and Republican challenger Sandi Martinez were on the ballot.
State legislators passed a law allowing three casinos and a slots parlor in 2011. On Tuesday, it was voters turn to decide.
Democratic incumbent State Rep. Tom Stanley and independent challenger Sharon Antia were on the ballot.
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Deborah B. Goldberg, former Brookline selectwoman, will take on the Republican Michael J. Heffernan in November.
Democratic candidate Steven Grossman conceded to Coakley Tuesday night.
With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Maura Healey had 62 percent of the vote to Warren Tolman’s 38 percent.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan squared off against challenger Michael Sullivan in the Democratic Primary Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced a bill aimed to assist domestic violence victims with pets.
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Federal officials told Gov. Patrick this week they won't move forward with the previously-proposed program.
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Somerville’s mayor is expected to limit the holding of undocumented immigrants by police.
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department workers commended during National Correctional Officers Week.
The congresswoman’s new office is in Medford Square.
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The state is sending an additional $241,000 to Waltham to help pay for repairing potholes.
The bill passed the House unanimously Tuesday.
The new legislation is expected to be debated in the Massachusetts House next week.
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The caucuses are open to all registered Democrats in Waltham.
Suffolk University/Boston Herald survey has AG leading by 13 percent.
The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.
The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.
She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.
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Mayor McCarthy was elected during a Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 meeting.
The announcement comes months after a five-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.
A story published Friday on Politico ranked the Bay State as fifth in the nation.
Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking.
The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is looking for the state to pass Senate Bill 1115 to help increase safety on the roads.
A mistake by a city worker caused water bills to be higher than usual in Waltham.