Politics
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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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Sixteen bills sent to Massachusetts Governor Healey involving buses, animal welfare, school buses, and more
Chris Lisinski, Alison Kuznitz BOTON – ….Boxing Day was no holiday in the Massachusetts Legislature, where lawmakers advanced a laundry list…
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Nearly $500,000 awarded in grant to house Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Attleboro area homeless in motels; here is the breakdown
Steppingstone, Incorporated has announced that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Division of Housing and…
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Massachusetts audit recommends improvements to management of police officer training records, certification process
BOSTON — Fulfilling a commitment made in her Social Justice & Equity Audit Plan, the State Auditor’s Office has conducted an…
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Nite Owl in Fall River to go in front of Community Preservation Committee concerning prospective restorations, repairs, and updates to the property
An iconic Fall River landmark could soon see new life. Antone Dias, representing owner Joseph Nasrallah, went in front of…
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Governor Healey signs bill making substance use disorder treatment and recovery support more affordable, accessible, in Massachusetts
BOSTON – Yesterday, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery…
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Massachusetts law takes effect aimed at keeping animals safe
Boston — An Act to increase kennel safety in Massachusetts AKA Ollie’s Law went into effect on Thursday. This legislation…
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Massachusetts ranked safest state by group after lowest rate of gun deaths; Bay State politicians respond
BOSTON – This week, the GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence named Massachusetts the safest state in the country for having the…
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Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals gives go ahead for 75 new residential units, new hair salon, in various projects
The City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals responded Thursday to several proposals that would bring 75 new residential…
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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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