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Supporters of proposed ballot initiatives to raise the state’s minimum wage and require more employers to allow workers to earn sick days rallied at the State House last July.
This year, unions are savoring a number of victories in the state, including a higher minimum wage and protections for housekeepers. By Michael Levenson
Capital source
Governor Patrick has presided over at least seven weddings since 2008, and Charlie Baker’s wife helps lead a free “kickboot” exercise class.
Steven Grossman made some waves with a new TV ad, and John O’Brien was found guilty of mail fraud and racketeering.
Political campaigns don’t just rely on cash contributions. They also receive tons of non-cash aid from supporters.
Decoder
Andover Senator Barry Finegold might want to rethink the hashtag he created for protesting Market Basket workers.
A political term of the week, defined.
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National Report
Several legislators have used campaign funds to hire family members. A recently introduced bill, however, would prohibit it.
Around the nation
New Republican nominee David Perdue and Democratic opponent Michelle Nunn target each other in Georgia Senate race.
Martha Coakley’s gubernatorial rivals are turning a complicated policy debate into a sensitive political issue for her.
Scot Lehigh
Lagging far behind Martha Coakley, Grossman needs a big push to catch her by the Sept. 9 primary.
Test your intuitive skills by matching the ambiguous super PAC name with its beneficiary.
Two of the week’s best editorial cartoons focus on the state of Obamaceare and the new cold war.
Recent work from Boston Globe political reporters.
Quiz: Official Massachusetts symbolsThe Legislature has designated a large collection of official state symbols over the years. See how many you know.
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Recent work from Boston Globe columnists.
Governor Patrick’s federal Together PAC is prodding supporters to pen letters praising his tenure.
Independents like Mass. gubernatorial candidate Jeff McCormick need to get their message out and convince voters to take them seriously.
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