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Ayanna Pressley Ties Student Loan Debt Forgiveness To Anti-Racism
Do you support student loan debt cancellation and if not, does that make you a racist? Perhaps so, says U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Dorchester).
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White House Gives Massachusetts C- For Infrastructure Grade
Does Massachusetts have good infrastructure? The White House says no. President Joe Biden's White House put out its first "Infrastructure Report Card," and while none of the states or territories in the United States got an F, none got higher than a C+. Massachusetts got a
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Rand Paul Calls For Republicans To Vote Susan Collins Out
U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) won her state in 2020 and won't be up for re-election until 2026, if she decides to run again. However, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) is already calling on Republicans to vote her out of office. During a speech over the
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New Hampshire To Start Vaccinating Out-Of-Staters Next Week
Do you want a vaccine for coronavirus? In New Hampshire, you may be able to get one next week, even if you're not a resident of the state. All New Hampshire residents ages 16 and over have been eligible for the vaccine since April 2. However, as of
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Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Has Below-Average Effectiveness Among Democrats
Are members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation effective in doing their jobs? At least one person is, but generally speaking, they are below-average at it, according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking's analysis.
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Hip-Hop Republican and Gubernatorial Candidate Darius Mitchell Wants To Take Massachusetts Republican Party In A New Direction
He's not Charlie Baker. He's not Donald Trump. He's Darius Mitchell, and he describes himself as a "Hip-Hop Republican." Mitchell, who supported former President Trump in 2016, is the first Republican to announce a run for governor in Massachusetts in 2022. The
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Mainers 16 and Over Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine Now
If you're over the age of 16 in the state of Maine, you are eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines. This policy change results in more than 470,000 new people being eligible for the vaccine.
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Charlie Baker Not Interested In Vaccine Passports
Will vaccine passports ever be mandatory in Massachusetts? The concept is something that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker does not appear interested in.