Massachusetts prison and jail calls doubled in first year of free calls
Legislators and advocates say that the results have been overwhelmingly positive, although there were some logistical hiccups in the launch.
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South Boston's Luisa Sparrow named 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
“There is so much room to work on academics with students and also work on their living skills,” she said.
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Rep. Pressley and Sen. Whitehouse weigh in on President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Biden’s reasoning for pardoning his son, while Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley defended Biden's right to pardon his son but urged the president to use his executive powers to address sentencing disparities. -
As tax proposal stalls, Boston assessing commissioner says budget shortfall is not a concern
The City Council, which must take an official action to approve tax levy proportions, ends its legislative year on Dec. 11. -
Women in Biotech: NextRNA CEO Dominique Verhelle
Dominique Verhelle is co-founder and CEO of the Brighton-based company NextRNA Therapeutics, which uses long non-coding RNA to develop new medications. -
Local immigrant groups prepare for a second Trump term
They’re taking practical steps, like securing housing for as many of the thousands of migrants as possible, as well as distributing information on immigrants’ rights. -
Live Christmas trees are selling fast this holiday season around Boston
Tree farms and lots are already experiencing high demand.
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