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In 10 months, up to $687 million paid to fraudulent unemployment claims in Massachusetts
BOSTON — The Department of Unemployment Assistance has released updated information regarding the scope and extent of the national unemployment…
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Teenager ejected, four others injured, in fatal multi-vehicle crash on Route 93
A teenager has been killed and several others injured in a serious crash Saturday night. According to Dave Procopio of…
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Due to troubling reports concerning abuse, Beacon Hill to take up child protection bill
Matt Murphy Calling the drop during the pandemic in reports of suspected child abuse a “troubling” sign, House Speaker Ron…
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Massachusetts man sentenced for using plumbing company for marijuana operation, stealing government funds
A former employee of a family-owned plumbing business was sentenced this week for drug, money laundering and fraud convictions arising…
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Massachusetts COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 700 for first time since November 12th, 52 new deaths announced
Massachusetts saw a decrease in cases, active cases, positive test rate, and hospitalizations in Saturday’s COVID-19 report. Massachusetts saw 1,495…
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Massachusetts expanding Pandemic EBT program in addition to increasing all benefit amounts
BOSTON –On Thursday, Massachusetts became the third state to receive federal approval to expand the Pandemic EBT program to households…
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Massachusetts sees 1,677 more COVID-19 cases in daily report, significant drop in hospitalizations in last two months
Massachusetts saw a decrease in active cases and hospitalizations in Friday’s COVID-19 report. Massachusetts saw 1,677 more positive cases announced…
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Massachusetts Board approves school districts to be forced to move to full in-person learning
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted in a meeting Friday afternoon to give Commissioner and Secretary to…
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Three states added to Massachusetts low risk travel list
Three new states have been added to the Massachusetts’ travel low-risk list for COVID-19. Missouri, Oregon, and Washington will join…
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Independent Massachusetts drivers’ group seeks $20 an hour minimum wage
Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service Representatives of a group representing around 800 rideshare drivers gathered outside the State…
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