Medicaid funding fears loom over Massachusetts state budget
Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate are seeking to boost state spending by more than 6% next year — and say non-negotiable rising costs left them little wiggle room in crafting their budget.
Federal student loan borrowers in default must pay up or risk involuntary collection
107,000 Massachusetts federal student loan borrowers are in default and need to repay their loans or face serious consequences such as having their paycheck garnished.
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Russian-born Harvard scientist seeks to clarify details that led to ICE detention
Kseniia Petrova said she is seeking to “clarify the circumstances” surrounding her entry -
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting. -
Boston wants more trees. Hyde Park and East Boston offer two windows into the future.
While one of its most racially diverse neighborhoods is still struggling, another is a success story. Local nonprofits are part of that. -
Why your gas bill’s delivery charge should go down soon in Massachusetts
State regulator moves to curb gas companies’ spending on new pipelines and reinforce the goal of a shift away from gas. -
Columbia journalism dean addresses response to Trump and challenges to press freedom
Columbia Journalism School Dean Jelani Cobb acknowledged the university’s recent challenges.
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