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Shelter System Half Empty While Some Massachusetts Families Are Turned Away
Massachusetts lawmakers say about half the state’s family shelter beds are empty even as some Massachusetts families are turned away under stricter eligibility rules.
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Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Question Could Cut $300 Billion From Property Values, Report Says
A new Tufts analysis warns a Massachusetts rent control ballot question could wipe out $300 billion in property values and reduce local tax revenue, forcing cities and towns to cut services or raise taxes.
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Massachusetts Bill Would Ban Sports Betting Ads, Prop Bets
Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing a bill that would ban sports betting ads during games, prohibit prop bets and raise taxes on online wagering.
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Congressional Leaders Seek Answers From Maura Healey on Medicaid Fraud
Congressional leaders are asking Gov. Maura Healey and state officials for information as part of a nationwide investigation into fraud, waste and abuse in Medicaid programs.
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Smoking, Care Costs Down Since Massachusetts Flavored Tobacco Ban, Report Says
Massachusetts officials say the state’s flavored tobacco ban has reduced smoking rates and saved more than $70 million in health care costs since 2020.
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Massachusetts Democrats Push Protections for Illegal Immigrants
Massachusetts Democrats are pushing legislation to expand protections for illegal immigrants as Gov. Maura Healey demands more data on ICE arrests.
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Two Veteran Democrats Sue To Block Massachusetts All-Party Primary Ballot Question
Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that would do away with partisan primaries and have the two most popular candidates compete in the general election, regardless of party, say it would invigorate democracy and energize notoriously uncompetitive contests in Massachusetts.
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What Norway’s Olympic Dominance Can Teach America About Youth Sports
Massachusetts Sen. Barry Finegold argues that Norway’s youth sports system — built on participation and enjoyment — offers lessons for improving youth athletics in the United States.
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