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Eight Opioid Deaths Over Three Days in Waltham

Eight Opioid Deaths Over Three Days in Waltham

Matthew McDonald

Waltham police say they have seen a surge in opioid overdoses, including eight deaths over a three-day period.

Officers have used Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an overdose, on many of the people, according to MassLive.com.

High Court’s Decision on Millionaires Tax Buys Time – But Massachusetts Needs A New Game Plan
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High Court’s Decision on Millionaires Tax Buys Time – But Massachusetts Needs A New Game Plan

NBP Editorial Board

The people of Massachusetts have dodged a missile on a technicality.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Monday that a referendum asking voters to approve a 4-percentage-point income tax surcharge on incomes of $1 million or more violates the state's constitution because it links three items that aren't related:  income tax rate, transportation, and public education.

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