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Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler says he is a firm no vote on Question 2. Supporters of the ballot question seek to eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (widely known as MCAS) as a graduation requirement for high school students in math, science, and English.
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Boys are making significant contributions to the Milton High girls' swimming and diving team this season. The Milton Wildcats are 6-1 thus far, as the team receives key contributions from many boys and girls alike.
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The Massachusetts Republican Party released its positions on all five November ballot questions this week. The MassGOP supports Yes on Question 1, and No on the other four, according to a press release.
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A Carver selectman with a history of supporting benefits for illegal immigrants launched a write-in campaign for state representative last month. Sarah Hewins, a Democrat, is running a write-in campaign against conservative Republican John Gaskey, a Carver Planning Board member, after he defeated 22-year incumbent state representative Susan Gifford (R-Wareham)
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Governor Marua Healey's administration recently announced the grant recipients for the Massachusetts 250 Grant Program. The program aims to celebrate the state's role in the American Revolution as the country prepares for its 250th anniversary in 2025.
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Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has taken a stance on Ballot Question 2. DiZoglio recently endorsed the Yes on 2 campaign, which seeks to eliminate passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (widely knonw as MCAS) for math, science, and English as a high school graduation requirement. DiZoglio said she doesn&
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By Sam Drysdale State House News Service
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's administration issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue this week to let Nibi the beaver remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal. "Nibi has captured the hearts of many of our residents, mine included," Healey said in a
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