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Tom Joyce
Tom Joyce is a seasoned journalist and political commentator with a rich background in covering politics, sports, and pop culture. Since 2019, Tom has been a prominent contributor to NewBostonPost.
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South Hadley Library Draws Backlash Over ‘Pride Club for Kids’ Events
The South Hadley Public Library is facing criticism for promoting an LGBT “Pride Club for Kids” open to all ages, drawing backlash from those who say taxpayer funds shouldn’t support such programs.
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Massachusetts Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Call To Ban Gas Station Weed
Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined 38 attorneys general from both parties, urging Congress to close the 2018 Farm Bill’s hemp loophole, which they say has enabled the sale of dangerous synthetic THC products.
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Massachusetts Still Short Thousands of Voke-Tech Seats, Report Says
A Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts’s $100 million investment to expand vocational-technical education is a good start but more is needed to eliminate an 8,100-seat shortage, especially in struggling medium-size cities.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Push To Ban Artificial Food Dyes in School Snacks
Bipartisan legislation on Beacon Hill would ban artificial food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 from snacks and drinks sold in schools. Supporters say the move would help improve student behavior, focus, and learning in the classroom.
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Boy’s Goal Ends Sandwich Girls’ Field Hockey’s Undefeated Season
Somerset Berkley’s Ryan Crook, a boy on the girls’ field hockey team, scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Sandwich High, ending the team’s streak and shaking up the state rankings.
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Feds Sue Rhode Island Over ‘Teachers of Color’ Loan Forgiveness Program That Excludes White Teachers
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Rhode Island’s education department and Providence Public Schools, alleging their “Teachers of Color” loan forgiveness program illegally excludes white teachers in violation of federal civil rights law.
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Boys Leading Girls’ Field Hockey Teams Into Massachusetts Playoffs
A few Massachusetts girls' field hockey teams, where the star players are boys, will be making the playoffs this season.