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Hands-free is not risk-free, AAA study says

Even while using hands-free technologies, drivers can remain distracted from the road for nearly 30 seconds after dialing a phone number, dictating a text message or skipping to the next song on a playlist, according to a new AAA report.

State replacing faulty nuts in Big Dig tunnel system

Highway officials have found a widespread problem of cracked construction nuts within the Big Dig tunnel system,...

Aer Lingus: Bradley flights take off in Sept. 2016

As widely expected, the Irish airline Aer Lingus will start flights between Dublin and Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn. in September 2016. An exact date was not provided.

Baker eyeing cheaper ways to study North-South rail link

Gov. Charlie Baker said the administration is looking into the scope of possible studies it could commission on the proposed North-South Rail Link, a project that Baker has voiced skepticism about.
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Senators weigh changes to homeowners’ insurance rate process

Citing reports of rate hikes and canceled policies following last winter's storms, Massachusetts Senate leaders continue to mull changes in homeowners' insurance regulation geared towards more transparency.

Court rules in favor of Grafton propane facility

Three judges from the first circuit court of appeals have ruled in favor of the Grafton & Upton Railroad's plan to build and operate a liquefied propane gas (LPG) transloading facility in its North Grafton rail yard.

Framingham’s Ameresco secures $16.7M Army contract

The Framingham energy efficiency firm Ameresco has secured an Army contract valued at $16.7 million to make improvements to the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton.

Disability insurance next on state push for parity

Building off laws requiring health insurers to cover mental health treatment the same way as physical ailments, a legislative push is now underway to extend the same parity to disability insurance.
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Baker, legislature need to encourage large solar installations

With about a month left before the Massachusetts General Court calls it quits for the year, Gov. Charlie Baker and state lawmakers need to reconcile their divergent clean energy plans to make sure the final product encourages more large-scale solar development.
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