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Gov. Maura Healey signed the “Freedom to Read” law on Monday in an attempt to keep book bans out of Massachusetts schools and librarians. The new law aims to strengthen protections for public school teachers and librarians.
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We hear live music with Kimaya Diggs, check out the programming at Adams Theater, and find out about the vital grief support Rick's Place is providing in the 413.
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Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss negative health impacts around the 413, the newly reopened Berkshire Museum and the upcoming congressional elections.
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