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In closed-door talks, legislative leaders hiked earmarks for top Democrat’s district ‘out of thin air’

During closed-door budget negotiations, Massachusetts legislative leaders inflated the money earmarked for Senate President Karen E. Spilka’s district by more than $500,000, nearly tripling the amount originally approved for a pair of her district’s pet projects.

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State Secrets

In closed-door talks, legislative leaders hiked earmarks for top Democrat’s district ‘out of thin air’

During closed-door budget negotiations, Massachusetts legislative leaders inflated the money earmarked for Senate President Karen E. Spilka’s district by more than $500,000, nearly tripling the amount originally approved for a pair of her district’s pet projects.

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United Airlines flight diverted after ‘medical issue’ lands in Boston five hours late

Lynn police searching for missing 17-year-old boy

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Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court changes, says US stands at ‘breach’ as public confidence sinks

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Books

Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93

Gail Lumet Buckley, chronicler of Black family history, dies at 86

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Television

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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company embraces the discord in ‘The Winter’s Tale’

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Ethan Slater plays Marcel Marceau, brings work in progress to Williamstown Theatre Festival

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Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93

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