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With governor away, DiZoglio revives push to ban NDAs in state government
Auditor’s proposed executive order would prevent state agencies from entering into NDAs to resolve workers’ claims of misconduct against them. -
State's shelter system projected to run out of money by January
A commission is evaluating what changes should be made to Massachusetts' emergency shelter network to make it more sustainable. -
Maternal health bill passed on Beacon Hill could change the game ‘for generations’
Its measures pave the way for more midwives, birth centers, doula services, lactation consultants, and equal pay for certified nurse midwives. Now, it’s on to the governor. -
Why frustrated activists can’t rely on the ballot box for change in Massachusetts
Most incumbents will sail to reelection without any formal challengers. -
Massachusetts will have a path to more midwives and birth centers — if lawmakers can agree
Mental health supports? Lactation consultants? Advocates are closely watching what provisions could make the cut in Beacon Hill’s omnibus maternal health bill. -
‘A long time coming’: Families, advocates celebrate new parentage legislation in Mass.
LGBTQ+ families soon hope to have clearer pathways to securing their parental rights. -
Mass. lawmakers adjourn after all-night session with a housing bill passed — but not much else
Talks collapsed between House and Senate lawmakers on clean energy, health care reforms and an economic development package. -
Last minute legislation brings out tensions between House and Senate leaders
Ahead of Wednesday's deadline for passing major bills, leaders the state House and Senate are at odds over the flow of legislation. -
What's in the Massachusetts Senate bill to allow overdose prevention sites?
The bill would give cities and towns the authority to open overdose prevention centers, facilities where people can use illegal drugs under the supervision of medical personnel. -
Overdose prevention centers could move forward in Massachusetts under Senate bill
A bill up for a vote Tuesday in the state Senate includes liability protections for harm reduction sites, if cities and towns choose to open them.
