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As lawmakers around the country struggle with an over-capacity emergency shelter crisis, Mass. lawmakers wrestle with reform and time limits in the only state in the country that guarantees access to shelter.
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UMass researchers say one reason for deteriorating roads in low income communities is redlining, which is the practice of denying people access to credit because of where they live.
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A goal of expanding train service across the state is a "mode shift" — essentially bringing people away from single-occupancy vehicles onto mass transit, where there are efficiencies that are gained. But many hurdles remain for this project.
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This week Carrie Saldo talks with panelists about connecting western Mass. to Boston, local control of Holyoke schools, demand for mail-in ballots, and abolitionist David Ruggles.
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Eight communities and UMass Amherst participate in the system, which provides electric-assist bicycles for rent. The program was shelved last year after the company overseeing it entered bankruptcy proceedings.
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Cities and towns in Massachusetts have shared the same $200 million allocation for more than a decade.
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Massachusetts Senate lawmakers will put gun safety laws to debate this week, countering the House gun bill passed in October with legislation containing a number of key differences.
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Following her State of the Commonwealth address, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has begun offering a sketch of areas where she feels the state still has enough money to deliver critical improvements. She will file her budget with the Legislature by Wednesday.
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The number of older drivers is rapidly growing. Experts say it’s important to refresh your skills and be aware of how your age may impact your driving.
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The start of the second storm of the year got underway Tuesday afternoon with a mix of snow and rain — expected to change to rain overnight. Officials warned motorists to be careful, as power companies warned customers they were preparing for major outages.