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Healey against plan to raise tipped worker wage. 'Risk of closing restaurants'
The governor will vote against two ballot questions, is still making up her mind on two others and isn't going to say how she plans to vote on the proposal to expand the powers of a fellow constitutional officer. Gov. Maura Healey gave a rundown of her ballot Wednesday during her monthly hour on GBH Radio's "Boston Public Radio" program with co-hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan. The Democrat would not say how she will vote on...
Early voting begins in Massachusetts
BOSTON — (WPRI) — Early voting in Massachusetts begins on Saturday, Oct. 19. This period for in-person voting runs until november first. Other dates to keep in mind, the Massachusetts voter registration deadline is Oct. 26, and the mail ballot deadline is on Oct. 29. This year’s general election is on Nov. 5.
Meet Kiki: The Tiny 11lb Dog Looking For Love
Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable and fluffy little dog named Kiki who is searching for her forever family. With all that floof on one little body, it's hard to believe but Kiki, who is about six years old, only weighs 11lbs! Described by the nonprofit local rescue as a cuddly poof who "is super playful with lots of other dogs," Kiki is sure to capture the heart of her special someone.
Worcester County Wonders: Breakfast and a show at Southbridge Municipal Airport
SOUTHBRIDGE — For many the idea of a meal and a show includes dinner and possibly a movie or concert, but in Southbridge it's breakfast and a slew of planes that have been entertaining both locals and pilots from near and far. "I was raised here," said Ronald Plouffe, airport manager at Southbridge Municipal Airport as he sat at the counter of the Flight Deck. "This was my playground as a kid. A lot has changed, the...
Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide
Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she's going to make on a daily basis is a constant source of stress.“For every good day, there's three bad days,” said Nichols, who has been in the service industry since she was a teenager. “You have no security when it comes to knowing how much you're going to make.”That uncertainty exists largely because federal labor law allows businesses to pay tipped workers, like food servers, bartenders and bellhops, less than the minimum...
Correction officers at risk: How Mass. DOC is tackling the issue
In an effort to promote the health and safety of correction officers, staff and inmates, the Massachusetts Department of Correction has implemented a new policy concerning unknown dangerous substances and drugs, according to a press release from the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. The “Unknown Substance Response Policy” aims to prevent...
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