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12/17/1996 |
Boston Cream Pie becomes the official state dessert. |
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1998 |
Massachusetts legislature adopts a ban on the ownership of assault weapons. |
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07/01/2004 |
Massachusetts 40Q law goes into effect. |
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2008 |
Life Sciences Investment Act is adopted by the Massachusetts legislature. |
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11/22/2011 |
Gambling is legalized in Massachusetts. |
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11/06/2012 |
Massachusetts votes on two controversial state-wide referendum questions. |
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07/31/2014 |
Number of liquor licenses is increased in Boston. |
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11/04/2014 |
Maura Healey is elected Massachusetts Attorney General. |
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2014 |
Massachusetts legislature adopts a law that allows police chiefs to petition a court to deny, suspend, or revoke certain gun license granted to individuals. |
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03/10/2020 |
Massachusetts State House closes to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. |
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