“And part of the launch today is to make sure we get ahead of this, because we are the birthplace,” said Gov. Maura Healey.
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Goldberg fires Cannabis Commission chair O’Brien for ‘gross misconduct’
“I expect my appointee’s actions to be reflective of the important mission of the CCC and performed in a manner that incorporates the standards of professionalism required in today’s work environment,” the treasurer said in a statement.
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Markey threatens Steward’s de la Torre with contempt
“When I voted on July 25 to issue the first subpoena from the Senate Health Committee since 1981, it was not a request for Ralph de la Torre to answer for what he’s done, it was a demand that he answer for what he has done. It was a demand that 15 of my bipartisan colleagues joined,” Markey said.
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Judge approves sale of 6 Steward hospitals in Mass. for total of $343m
Mass. chips in $42m to keep hospitals operating through end of Sep
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Feds say Vineyard Wind not expected to cause whale deaths
“NOAA Fisheries does not anticipate serious injuries to or mortalities of any ESA listed whale including the North Atlantic right whale.” The agency said that, with mitigation measures, “all effects to North Atlantic right whales will be limited to temporary behavioral disturbance.”
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St. Elizabeth’s landlords reject Healey low-ball eminent domain offer
“Steward and Apollo need to stop playing games with people’s health care. We are moving forward with plans to take St. Elizabeth’s by eminent domain,” a Healey spokesperson said Wednesday afternoon in response to the offer rejection.
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With chance she could be acting governor, DiZoglio drafted order on non-disclosure agreements
“I do not feel that that would have been a way to make meaningful and positive change, positioning the administration to come home to a signed executive order,” she said. “It’s my intention to partner with this administration.”
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New owners lined up for Steward hospitals in Mass., Healey says
The sweeping transition and health care market restructuring plan that Healey announced Friday is expected to require significant involvement from the Legislature. The governor’s office said it has been working with lawmakers on “a fiscally responsible financing plan that includes cash advances, capital support, and maximizing federal matches” to support the transition to new operators.
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House, Senate come to terms on maternal health
The conference committee accord, which lead House negotiator Rep. Marjorie Decker filed just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, is the first big piece of legislation to emerge from closed-door talks after lawmakers ended formal sessions this month with major loose ends.
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Healey insists she cannot prevent hospital closures
GOV. MAURA HEALEY on Monday doubled down on her inability to prevent the closure of Steward Health Care’s hospitals, including those that received qualified bids but still face an uncertain future during bankruptcy proceedings. Up to five Steward hospitals could transition to new owners after a sales hearing in bankruptcy court, which was slated for […]