Elizabeth Warren
John Deaton Says He’d Be Willing To Switch Parties In U.S. Senate Under Certain Circumstances
By Sam Drysdale State House News Service
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Massachusetts Launching Tax Amnesty Program
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue recently announced an upcoming tax amnesty program, set to run from November 1 to December 30, 2024. Authorized by the fiscal year 2025 budget, the initiative will let taxpayers who are behind on their taxes settle their obligations and avoid penalties. "I urge individuals
Boston Red Sox
Five Questions For Richard Fitts: Boston Red Sox Starting Pitcher
Richard Fitts achieved one of his dreams earlier this month. The 24-year-old made his big league debut for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, September 8, making a start against the Chicago White Sox.
Massachusetts ballot questions
On MCAS Question, Mayors Reluctant To Fill In The Bubble
By Michael Jonas CommonWealth Beacon When it comes to the November ballot question asking whether the state should end the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System graduation requirement for high school students, voters will face a stark choice: A yes vote removes the statewide standard all students must meet to graduate, a
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Massachusetts Department of Transportation Warns EZDriveMA Users About Growing Text Scam
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently warned Bay Staters in a recent about an ongoing scam targeting EZDriveMA users through deceptive text messages, a practice commonly known as smishing. EZDriveMA is the state's electronic tolling system. It collects tolls for those who drive in the following locations: the
Mx.
Meet Mx.: Massachusetts Teachers Embrace Gender-Neutral Titles
Usually, students call teachers in preschool through high school by an honorific and their last name. Typically, the teacher goes by either Mr. for a male teacher, or Mrs. Ms., or Miss for a female teacher.
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AM Radio In Every Car? Ed Markey Says Yes
U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) recently expressed his approval after the U.S. House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee's voted to recommend the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This bipartisan bill aims to require that AM radio remains a standard feature in new vehicles.
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UMass Amherst Launches Early College Program
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has launched an early college pilot program aimed at allowing high school students to earn college credits at no cost. Five high schools in western Massachusetts are set to participate, allowing students to experience college-level work while receiving academic support. The program specifically targets economically
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