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Governor reviewing findings of neglect, abuse at Chamberlain International School
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker says his office is reviewing a report alleging abuse and neglect at the Chamberlain International School for special… -
Gaming commission deals blow to Brockton horse racing plans
Horse racing in Massachusetts continues to be fraught with in-fighting. -
State horse fund, facing long odds, can’t find enough purses to fatten
It seemed like a sure bet for the Sport of Kings: A tax on casinos aimed solely at reviving Massachusetts horse racing. Five years after it was quietly… -
Massachusetts cuts vacation, payout perks for college presidents
Public university employees will no longer be able to carry over unlimited unused sick time under a new policy approved by the state education board. -
New mom says baby is "perfect" despite forecast from counselor
Genetic counselors working for testing labs have bioethicists worried they may repeat company marketing claims without verifying them. -
A stunning discovery in genetics — 50,000 new species of tests
To get some handle on the wildly-expanding, mostly unregulated world of genetic testing, the federal government established a voluntary registry in which… -
Wayward prosecutors go unpunished as prison time for victims piles up
Massachusetts prosecutors have violated defendants’ rights to a fair trial regularly and without punishment, even as wrongfully convicted victims of… -
Lawmaker calls for investigation into university perks
In response to a NECIR investigation, a Massachusetts legislator called benefits “unsustainable and irresponsible.” -
State opposes Darrell Jones' motion for new trial
Prosecutors dismissed efforts to re-open the 30-year-old murder conviction of Darrell Jones as a “fishing expedition.” -
Out of the shadows: Child maltreatment deaths drop, but suicide of 12-year-old shows holes in Massachusetts safety net
The number of children who died from abuse and neglect in Massachusetts fell sharply in 2014. Did the drop reflect improved vigilance or just good luck?