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Massachusetts Opioid Overdose Deaths Declined 10 Percent In 2023
By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service
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Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Set
The annual Massachusetts sales tax holiday weekend is set for Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11, the Massachusetts legislature determined this week. During the sales tax holiday weekend, items for personal use valued up to $2,500 are exempt from the state's 6.25 percent sales tax.
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New Problem: Unregulated ‘Gas Station Weed’ In Massachusetts
By Colin A. Young State House News Service
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Texas U.S. District Court Abortion Pills Case Decision From April 2023
Abortion Pills Court Decision — U.S. District Court — Northern District of Texas — 177115914980 — Decision Dated 4-7-2023 — Saved Wednesday 4-19-2023
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Ten Ways Donald Trump Could Be A Pro-Life President
Is former President Donald Trump pro-life? Sadly no. He doesn't support the heartbeat bill law in Florida (which allows for abortion for six weeks too many), and he doesn't think the federal government should restrict the gestational limit on abortion.
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Martha’s Vineyard Won’t Run Out Of Weed After All
The state commission that regulates legal sales of marijuana has decided to allow the drug to be shipped to Martha's Vineyard, reversing a previous ruling and easing worries about a weedless summer on the island. Supplies are running out because marijuana-growing businesses on the island have shut down
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Universities Try Three-Year Degrees To Save Students Time, Money
By Elaine S. Povich Stateline With college costs rising and some students and families questioning the return on investment of a four-year degree, a few pioneering state universities are exploring programs that would grant certain bachelor's degrees in three years.
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Pregnancy Care Alliance Responds To Massachusetts ‘Public Education Campaign’ Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers
A group representing several Massachusetts crisis pregnancy centers says Governor Maura Healey's $1 million public campaign against them will hurt women with unplanned pregnancies. "This politically motivated campaign will negatively impact women the most, specifically the many women who want to parent and rely on the free