Advocates push Massachusetts to require hybrid public meetings
Remote access became an option for many meetings during the pandemic, but not all local governments adopted the practice.
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JFK Library reopens with free admission after federal layoffs forced temporary closure
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum reopened Wednesday morning after five federal employees were suddenly terminated on Tuesday.
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Northeastern University moves away from 'DEI' language
After President Trump's Jan. 21 executive order targeting DEI programs, the university changed websites and program names to replace "diversity, equity and inclusion" with "belonging" -
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Women in Biotech: How the industry can be more welcoming to women
Biotech has a big footprint in Massachusetts, and according to a 2023 report, women make up less than 6% of leadership roles in the industry. We asked some women who are in those positions on how biotech can be more welcoming. -
Community groups push for economic equity as state reimagines industrial waterfront
The report released Wednesday highlights a number of challenges facing Boston’s Designated Port Area, including coastal flooding, pressure to develop waterfront real estate, and longstanding environmental justice issues in those communities. -
Police departments rethink hiring practices after statewide federal consent decree expires
The Castro consent decree, which required police departments to hire based on the city's demographics, expired on Dec. 31.
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