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Social impact bonds for public health programs
Imagine a public health program that reduces the incidences of childhood asthma. Or imagine another one that assigns a home visiting nurse…
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What counts as ‘medical marijuana’ varies from state to state – and that’s a problem
On April 17, Pennsylvania became the latest state to pass medical marijuana legislation, which will take effect this month. And recently Ohio&…
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Lottery a bright spot for state revenue collectors
BOSTON — As state officials try to balance this year's $38.4 billion budget in the face of under-performing tax…
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Oklahoma lawmakers pass abortion ban, await governor’s signature
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma lawmakers have moved to effectively ban abortion in their state by making it a felony for doctors to…
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Will Massachusetts’ diverse economy blunt a looming recession?
With an overload of disparate data, headlines alarmingly assert that the economy is headed for a recession in 2016. Given the severity…
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House eyeing additional alimony reforms
STATE HOUSE — In an otherwise quiet session, the House gave initial approval to bills reforming the state's alimony law, putting…
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Massachusetts: In debt we trust
"When you run in debt; you give to another power over your liberty." — Benjamin Franklin, The Way to Wealth (1758)…
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The Sunday premium wage: A ‘blue law’ not even the Puritans would like
If you go to Boston.com you can find examples of behavior prohibited by colonial-era blue laws that are still on…
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UMass posts record financial aid but faces long-term budget gap
BOSTON — The University of Massachusetts spent more on student financial aid this academic year than ever before, thanks in part to the…
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A compassionate conservative for Worcester County
BOSTON – Massachusetts state Sen. Ryan Fattman is rarely far from a basketball, and if he is, you can bet his mind is…
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State-by-state strategy wielded to defund Planned Parenthood
NEW YORK (AP) — Though congressional Republicans' bid to defund Planned Parenthood was vetoed by President Barack Obama, pro-life activists and…
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Mass. reports record welfare fraud
Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump has released the annual report for her office's Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI), which…
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New Israeli-American policy group seeks more activity on state and local levels
The Israeli-American Council (IAC), a non-profit organization providing various means of support for the estimated Israeli-American population of 500,…
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The art of the Diehl: Mass. Rep. signs on with Trump
BOSTON – Last summer, state Rep. Geoff Diehl (R-Whitman) attended a fundraiser for real estate magnate Donald Trump at the home of…
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Robert Cordy to retire, giving Baker his first high court nominee
STATE HOUSE — Supreme Judicial Court Justice Robert Cordy plans to retire in August, the court announced Wednesday, creating the first opportunity for…
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Couple seeking to undo their divorce get turned down
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Should those irreconcilable differences suddenly become reconcilable, don't go looking to get un-divorced in New…
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Transgender ‘bathroom bill’ a battle of conflicting rights
None of our rights is absolute. Even our most precious rights have limitations. The First Amendment protections of the free exercise of…
