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Massachusetts bill allows patients to pay no more than $25 for certain name-brand medications, no cost for similar generic options
Sam Drysdale DEC. 30, 2024……Patients would pay no more than $25 for certain name-brand medications to treat chronic illnesses, including…
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Thousands of Massachusetts older residents could lose access to home care services this spring
Chris Lisinski The Legislature’s point people on senior services echoed concerns about a funding shortfall projected to hit the home…
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Massachusetts Safe Injection Sites Dropped In Compromise Substance Use Bill
By Sam Drysdale, Sam Doran Lawmakers dropped the controversial idea to pursue so-called safe injection sites in a compromise addiction and…
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Opponents protest Massachusetts family shelter changes
Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON,…..(Less than) a week before key changes are scheduled to take effect, anti-homelessness advocates rallied outside…
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Massachusetts immigration advocacy, climate transition and the Republican Party on how they expect Donald Trump’s second-term policies to manifest in the state
Ella Adams BOSTON, DEC. 4, 2024…..Leaders in immigration advocacy, the climate transition and the Republican Party on Wednesday added to…
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Advocates maintain push for harm reduction expansion in Massachusetts
Ella Adams While a substance use disorder bill sits unmoving in the Legislature, experts and advocates continue to band together…
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New Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities orders target increased solar savings
Michael P. Norton State officials have issued two new orders designed to expand access to solar power through a program…
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Massachusetts Mortgage Law Raises “Floodgate” Concerns For Campbell
By Colin A. Young Attorney General Andrea Campbell made clear Tuesday that she doesn’t agree with the Legislature and Gov.…
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Massachusetts first responders ready for emergencies on South Coast Rail thanks to new vehicles, equipment
FREETOWN, MASS., NOV. 25, 2024…..Flanked by the fire chiefs from seven nearby communities, state officials on Monday celebrated the arrival…
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State of Massachusetts sees whopping jump in tax collection from same time last year after bringing in $1.057 billion in first half of November
Colin A. Young Department of Revenue tax collectors brought in $1.057 billion during the first half of November, a jump…
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