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.
Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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West Nile virus is back in Massachusetts
A mosquito carrying West Nile virus was detected in Shrewsbury earlier in the season than in previous years. -
Beacon Hill lawmakers plan to approve interim budget as spending talks continue
Legislative leaders acknowledge it may be another year of failing to pass a final state budget by the July 1st deadline. -
States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
The 6-3 ruling was issued Thursday. -
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With sales down, lower Massachusetts Lotto prizes boost May profit
For the fourth consecutive month, sales were down at the Massachusetts Lottery in May.
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