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A recent out migration trend has researchers and lawmakers in Massachusetts concerned.
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Edward Wright has been in prison for four decades. In his sixth petition for a new trial, his lawyers claim new DNA evidence and signs of official misconduct.
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Many employers use background checks, known as CORI's, in the hiring process. And it's not just convictions that appear on the reports, but also cases that were dismissed.
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Two months remain in the state legislative year, and tax relief legislation remains unfinished.
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Undersecretary María Belén Power is elevating environmental justice and equity across Mass. energy policy, public lands and environmental policy.
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A Federally-mandated “unwinding” process aimed at ending Medicaid health insurance coverage for enrollees who are no longer eligible continues in Massachusetts.
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A Massachusetts law passed in 2016 aimed at selling only humanely raised pork products goes into effect later this week, after multiple delays by lawsuits.
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Mass. Governor Maura Healey is appealing to federal government officials for assistance, housing new immigrants coming to the state. Healey is also asking religious groups and state residents to consider taking in individuals and families. The just signed state budget includes funding for homelessness and shelter funding.
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Mike and Kitty Burke of Southampton, Massachusetts, say they were turned down as foster parents by the Department of Children and Families because of their beliefs around issues like marriage and sexuality.
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Animal rights activists are urging state Attorney General Andrea Campbell to put the law into effect now.