Massachusetts
Thursday, February 2, 2023
MA Legislation Aims to Improve Language Access for All
Lawmakers and immigrants-rights activists in the Commonwealth are hoping to pass the Language Access and Inclusion Act, which would dramatically …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
MA Launches Free Legal Advice Hotline Regarding Abortion Care
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has announced the launch of a new hotline for abortion-care providers and people seeking confidential lega…
Monday, January 30, 2023
MA Bill Would Tighten Restrictions on Facial Recognition Technology
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civ…
MA Advocates of Higher Ed Set Goals for Fair Share Revenue
Advocates for higher education in the Commonwealth will gather today to collaborate on how to use revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment which …
MA Leads Nation in 'Green' Building Development
Massachusetts ranks number one in the nation for "green" building development. The ranking is based on what's known as LEED certification, which is …
Ventilation Key to Reducing Health Risks from Gas-Burning Stoves
The health risks associated with gas-burning stoves have caused a recent stir and unfounded fears of a government ban on the appliances, but …
Advancing MLK’s Dream of Economic Justice in MA
Advocates for low-income workers in the Commonwealth said today is a reminder of the need to continue to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream …
MA Activists Campaign to End Raytheon Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
Anti-war activists say one of the world's greatest humanitarian disasters has connections to one of the Commonwealth's largest employers, Raytheon …
MA Residents Mark Anniversary of Jan. 6 Insurrection
Events to mark the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol take place today across the Commonwealth, including in …
MA Minimum Wage Hike Not Enough for Costly Housing Market
At least 25 states are raising their minimum wage in the new year - including Massachusetts, where the minimum wage increases to $15 per hour…
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Baby Bonds Aim to Close Racial Wealth Gap in MA
A task force assembled by the state treasurer's office said investing in government-issued Baby Bonds could help close the racial wealth gap in the Co…
Direct Cash Payments Work to Lift Families Out of Poverty
Advocates for low-income families in the Commonwealth said data showed direct cash payments to families helped bring childhood poverty to a record low…