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Take Anti-ICE Nativity Scene Down, Archdiocese of Boston Tells Dedham Church
The Archdiocese of Boston is calling for a pastor in Dedham to remove a Nativity display that depicts Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as taking sanctuary in the church to try to avoid U.S. immigration authorities.
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Fanatics Fined $20,000 For Bets On Boston College-Michigan State Football Game
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is once again cashing in on fines from sportsbooks.
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Poll Shows Massachusetts Parents Favor Student Cell Phone Crackdown
Two‑thirds of Massachusetts parents support the proposed "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban in public schools, but a significant number say they want a clear way to contact their children during the school day, according to a new poll.
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Massachusetts Income Tax Cut Campaign Clears Major Signature Hurdle For 2026 Ballot
Supporters of a 2026 ballot question to cut the Massachusetts income tax rate from 5 to 4 percent say they surpassed the required certified signature total, arguing the measure would offer families relief and make the state more competitive.
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Massachusetts Bill To Prioritize Quality of Teachers Over Seniority Faces Uphill Battle
Massachusetts lawmakers weighed a proposal to prioritize high-performing and bilingual teachers over seniority during layoffs, drawing questions from unions and legislators about tenure protections and workforce diversity.
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U.S. Senate Report Says Logan Airport Faced Security Risks During Migrant Housing Push
A new Senate Commerce Committee report says federal officials pushed Logan Airport to house migrants despite Massport’s security warnings, raising questions about how the facility was used during Massachusetts’ shelter crisis.
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Graduation Framework Recommends MCAS Replacement Tests For Massachusetts Students
Massachusetts officials unveiled new proposed high school graduation requirements centered on end-of-course exams and mastery demonstrations, drawing praise from Gov. Maura Healey but criticism from the state’s largest teachers union...