For a decade, Massachusetts missed its spending goal for veteran-owned businesses
Since 2015, state agencies have spent a total of $324 million with veteran-owned businesses. That is $1.3 billion less than what the state said it would spend.

Social isolation is a major health risk for older adults. Groups across Mass. are stepping up.
Rates of depression among older adults has increased since COVID, leading to an array of other physical health risks.
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Moulton: Trump Administration ‘outright lying’ about Iran outcome
The Massachusetts congressman says it’s too soon to say the strikes were an unequivocal success. -
Mass. health commissioner worries CDC vaccine panel won't allow open discussion
Dr. Robbie Goldstein worries about the credibility of the new eight-member panel appointed by RFK Jr. -
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Despite DEI pushback, guides along Boston's Freedom Trail widen the lens of inclusion
Several tour groups say they are expanding efforts to spotlight Black, queer and other communities traditionally overlooked in historical accounts. -
Boston reacts to US strikes on Iran with protest, confusion and dread
Saturday's airstrikes on three nuclear sites generated strong reactions across Massachusetts.
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