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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 revenues,…
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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…