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Group holding protest, filing class-action lawsuit against Baker, Massachusetts, over flu vaccine mandate
A group against the State of Massachusetts’ mandate for flu vaccinations for students is filing a class-action lawsuit. A group…
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Group protests mandatory student flu shots at Massachusetts State House Sunday
A large group held a rally Sunday protesting the Massachusetts mandate for flu shots for students. Health Choice 4 Action…
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Flu vaccine now required for all Massachusetts students enrolled in child care, pre-school, K-12, and post-secondary institutions
BOSTON (August 19, 2020) – State public health officials today announced that influenza immunization will be required for all children…
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Massachusetts teachers union calls UMass spending cuts “destructive”
Katie Lannan State House News Service Members of the Massachusetts Teachers Association plan to fight budget cuts at the University…
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Trump Administration rescinds rule threatening to deport international students
BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement that the U.S. Department…
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New ICE policy rattles Massachusetts higher education landscape
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service A new federal immigration policy ordering international students to leave the country if…
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International students forced to leave U.S. if classes go online
WASHINGTON – According to a statement by ICE, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced modifications Monday to temporary…
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COVID-19 plan would pay many Americans at least $2,000 a month for at least 6 months
Washington, DC – Tuesday, Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced the Emergency Money for the People Act…
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UMass Dartmouth cancels events, postpones Commencement, moves classes online
UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Dr. Robert Johnson has announced some changes at the college due to COVID-19. Johnson stated that although…
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UMass Dartmouth receives biggest grant in school history at over $4.5 million
On Monday, February 10, 2020, UMass Dartmouth announced a $4,576,764 million grant from the United States Navy to fund research…
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