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A Boston Fed report highlights severe wealth inequality in Mass., prompting lawmakers to evaluate housing reforms and estate tax policies to address the divide.
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We speak to U.S. House candidate for the Mass. 1st congressional disctrict Jeromie Whalen and visit the Old Creamery Co-op for the latest CISA Local Hero Spotlight.
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