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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This community fridge in Dorchester is keeping pantries stocked
The Dorchester Community Fridge operates on a 'take what you need, leave what you can' model for people struggling with food insecurity. -
Local veterans react to president’s use of military force in immigration crackdown protests
Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed by President Donald Trump to quell protests. -
Work credential hurdles keep high-skilled immigrants from jobs, report says
Highly educated and professionally trained immigrants are often blocked from resuming their careers in Massachusetts due to complex credentialing requirements, immigration hurdles and systemic inequities, according to a new study. -
Mass General Brigham primary care physicians continue push to unionize despite hurdles
Mass General Brigham has requested National Labor Relations Board review the vote. -
Boston mayor demands information from ICE on immigrant detentions
Wu says people aren't 'buying the line that these secret police tactics are making communities safer.'
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