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MOULTON goes local — CBC backs CAP — WYNN’s holding on Boston casino 05/18/2018 07:26 AM EDT By Lauren Dezenski  (ldezenski@politico.com; @LaurenDezenski) and Brent D. Griffiths (bgriffiths@politico.com; @BrentGriffiths) TGIF, MASSACHUSETTS. MOULTON GOES LOCAL —  The two Democratic candidates for governor  leaned on their experience  in their first high-profile debate yesterday, but one member of Congress isn't exactly bullish about his party's prospects against Gov. Charlie Baker this fall. "I have been outspoken in my disagreements with Governor Baker, more than some of the other Democrats in the state," Rep. Seth Moulton said yesterday in a sit-down with POLITICO, when asked about his thoughts on who the party has put up against Baker. "I really took him to task on Syrian refugees. But I've also worked very closely with Governor Baker on shared priorities, and I know there are a lot of Democrats in the state who are supporting ...

SENATE’s shared representation — HEALEY’s transparency — MARKEY, LYNCH, WALSH unveil housing plan 5/07/2018 07:14 AM EDT By Lauren Dezenski  ( ldezenski@politico.com ; @LaurenDezenski) with Brent D. Griffiths ( bgriffiths@politico.com ; @BrentGriffiths) GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS.  Welcome to Monday. SHARED REPRESENTATION IN THE SENATE -  A special election isn't in the cards for the western Massachusetts voters once represented by former state Senate President  Stan Rosenberg  - his seat will remain vacant for the rest of the term.   But a new form of shared leadership will take its place. Four senators from surrounding legislative districts have pledged to band together to "collectively advocate for the regional needs and policy priorities" for the residents of the 24 cities and towns represented by Rosenberg, until his departure from the body became official at 5 p.m. on Friday. The lawmakers: Pittsfield Democrat  Adam G. Hinds , Lo...