Mass. officials say access to hepatitis B vaccines will continue, despite federal changes
Public health officials call federal vote to no longer recommend the vaccine for infants "reckless".
Local immigrants prepare guardianship paperwork in case they’re detained by ICE
“It’s like letting go of a piece of yourself.”
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Massachusetts is losing its competitive edge says local think tank
The state lags in private-sector job growth and has among the highest employer health care costs, according to a new report by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. -
Mass. nurses angered by federal plan to reduce access to some student loans
The MNA says decertifying nursing as a professional degree will have a profound impact on the healthcare system. -
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State antisemitism commission finalizes findings, drawing praise and pushback
The Massachusetts political establishment has broadly endorsed the commission’s work, which is the first of its kind. -
Following anti-trans hate messages, women’s commission member doesn’t regret joining
Giselle Byrd received hate messages and death threats on social media after right-wing accounts picked up her appointment to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.
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