Is Mass. trying to close last two facilities for developmentally disabled adults?
These state-run facilities are the last two to care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They haven't accepted new residents since at least 2023.
King’s Chapel unveiling first-of-its-kind statue to honor people enslaved by its forebears
The statue of a Black woman releasing birds to freedom will represent the more than 200 enslaved people identified by the church.
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Teachers’ union asks school districts not to punish teachers for Charlie Kirk comments
At least five educators in Massachusetts are facing potential discipline for social media posts. -
State gaming revenues surge, but split is evolving
Gambling offerings, taxes getting fresh look as state share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year. -
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Mass. cancer survivors head to DC to lobby against federal research funding cuts
Groups met with individual members of Congress to push for the reversal of cuts under the Trump administration. -
Morphine shortage impacts Massachusetts patients, hospice care and pharmacies
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said that morphine medication continues to experience intermittent stock issues across all drug distribution centers.
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