Governor Charlie Baker Signs Bicyclist Safety Bill Into Law

Governor Charlie Baker Signs Bicyclist Safety Bill Into Law

Governor Charlie Baker has signed into law a bill designed to increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians by adding certain requirements for motor vehicle drivers in Massachusetts.

Baker, a Republican, signed the bill on Monday, January 2, 2023, according to the governor's office web site — three days before he leaves office.

New State Abortion Funds In Massachusetts To Pay For Chemical Abortions In Some Health Clinics
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New State Abortion Funds In Massachusetts To Pay For Chemical Abortions In Some Health Clinics

Matt McDonald

A nonprofit organization that runs health clinics for poor people in southeastern Massachusetts plans to use newly available state funds to offer chemical abortions.

Health Imperatives, which serves "low-income or vulnerable families," is using $700,000 from the state to add chemical abortions at clinics in New Bedford, Brockton, Plymouth, Wareham, Hyannis, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, according to The Cape Cod Times.

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