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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Nobel-winning MIT professors say a strong democracy creates a strong economy
Two MIT professors, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on global inequality. -
Advocates implore Healey to veto shield for Roxbury nonprofit accused of predatory lending
BlueHub Capital CEO Elyse Cherry says they help people who would otherwise be out of a home. -
Commuter Rail riders complain of ‘lack of communication’ as Chelsea fire shutters service
A massive overnight fire in Chelsea shut down train service on part of the Newburyport/Rockport Line. -
Massachusetts nurses struggle with fatigue as the healthcare industry faces workforce shortages
Two recent surveys reveal deep concerns about the state of nursing in Massachusetts -
Donald Trump made inroads with Latinos. These local experts are not surprised.
Journalists say a lack of understanding their needs partnered with a generational divide may have delivered Latino votes to Trump.
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