With virus cases surging, Boston hospitals adopt more strict masking policies
Hospitals are once again requiring healthcare staff to wear masks when interacting with patients, and are encouraging patients to mask, as well.
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Massport drastically cut its initial plan to reduce cruise ship emissions
Last year, Massport announced a $60 million plan to build shore power for its growing cruise ship industry — a fraction of the cost of a plan filed earlier to the EPA.
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Former White House deputy counsel recalls working with Jimmy Carter
Margaret McKenna remembered the former president as "whip smart" and determined to do the right thing. -
Lawmakers pass bill to allow school bus traffic cams in Massachusetts
So far, pilot programs have showed thousands of drivers break the law and pass stopped buses and crossing children. -
Kick off the new year outdoors with First Day Hikes across Massachusetts
What began as an annual tradition in 1992 has now spread across the state and the nation as part of a movement to get outdoors and start fresh in the new year -
St. Vincent nurses’ union says poor staffing, equipment are putting patients at risk
Nurses filed a sixth complaint against Tenet Health Care, the for-profit owner of St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, alleging dangerous patient care conditions due to inadequate staffing. -
7 notable Massachusetts laws that will take effect in 2025 — and 2 more that might
A flurry of late lawmaking means Gov. Healey is still reviewing pending legislation.
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