1 year since Carney and Nashoba closures, gaps in service are clear
Some health care leaders say state should be doing more to help patients in those regions.
The state's top public health official weighs in on turmoil at the CDC
"I worry that the person who comes next may not have the same scientific principles,," says Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein.
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No state plans to offset $12 million federal food aid cut
Massachusetts is losing $12.2 million in federal money that had been earmarked for Bay State schools to buy food from local farms and Gov. Maura Healey indicated that the state has no plans to backstop the funding for more than 200 school systems. -
MIT economist warns ‘signs are bad’ as potential recession looms
“President Trump has decided to ignore perhaps the fundamental rule of business, which is that businesses hate uncertainty,” says Jon Gruber. -
Lawmakers take another stab at getting rid of vaccine religious exemptions
One advocacy group says “religious” exemptions have risen by 500% since the 1980s, despite religious affiliations declining. -
Student activists, free speech advocates challenge Boston College protest policy
Pro-Palestinian students say they waited 80 days for approval; BC denies delaying process. -
Mayor Wu says Boston has moved too fast on street changes
Bike and bus lanes have become a flashpoint in Boston’s 2025 mayoral election.
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