Politics
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Massachusetts “grieving workforce” member shares life-saving techniques
By Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JUNE 29, 2023…..Galvanized by the record loss of Massachusetts residents to opioid-related overdoses last…
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$2 million Fall River initiative to provide youth with extra-curricular programs
(FALL RIVER, MA- June 30, 2023)- The City of Fall River is launching the ‘For Youth Initiative’, a program created…
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Supreme Court Restricts Race-Based College Admissions
Chris Lisinski The nation’s highest court on Thursday declared that two major colleges violated the Constitution by considering a student’s…
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Audit finds MassHealth spent nearly $85 million on payments for out-of-state residents
BOSTON – Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office released an audit of MassHealth as part of our ongoing independent statutory…
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Max unemployment benefit period in Massachusetts drops due to low unemployment
Colin A. Young People who file new unemployment claims on or after July 2 will now be eligible for a…
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Massachusetts teacher shortage prompts state to adjust licensing rules
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JUNE 27, 2023…..The state education board voted Tuesday to amend licensing regulations in an…
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Report puts price on green homes transition in Massachusetts
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JUNE 27, 2023…..Without additional financial support, climate-friendly building regulations could “push homeownership out of…
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Massachusetts, New York, Texas, California, other states to receive millions to expand high-speed internet
BOSTON – During an event at the White House today, President Biden, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and federal telecommunication…
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Massachusetts Opening New Intake Center to Ease Shelter Pressure
By Alison Kuznitz The Healey administration announced Friday it’s opening an intake center in Allston for families, particularly immigrants, experiencing…
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Gun violence cited in call to revisit Massachusetts laws
By Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JUNE 22, 2023…..Resolving to “show up” for youth and bolster safety for all Massachusetts…
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