Massachusetts
Thursday, March 28, 2024
GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits
Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key sa…
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces
By Sara Youngblood Gregory for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the YES! Media-Public …
New England anglers seek greater protections for Atlantic herring stock
Recreational fishermen in New England say commercial trawlers are threatening the survival of smaller businesses relying on a healthy stock of Atlanti…
Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators
The Amesbury School Committee will hear from educators and parents tonight as they rally to prevent more than $2 million in proposed cuts to their sch…
MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet
Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 …
Long-COVID fighters feel 'sucker-punched' by new CDC guidance
Advocates for people who suffer or have died from COVID-19 in Massachusetts and around the country say they're alarmed by new federal health recommend…
MA reforestation plan aims to counter urban heat islands
A proposed urban reforestation program in Massachusetts aims to help cities mitigate the effects of climate change. Legislation would create a state …
'Deceptive' tactics by crisis pregnancy centers focus of MA legislation
Legislation in Massachusetts would ban some of the tactics used by "crisis pregnancy centers" to prevent people from having abortions. Many of the …
New online tool helps Boston grow tree equity
A new online tool is helping community groups in Boston ensure all neighborhoods reap the benefits from urban tree canopies. The Tree Equity Score …
School counselors teach time management to counter students’ high rates of stress
Time management is an essential skill for academic success, but school counselors say it can also help counter students' increasing struggles with …
MA voters urged to register, complete mail-in ballots ahead of upcoming primary
Voters in Massachusetts are being encouraged to complete their applications for mail-in ballots ahead of next month's presidential primary. The …
Report: New immigrants adding to MA economy, workforce
A surge of new immigrants in Massachusetts is currently straining the state's emergency shelter system and budget but a new report found they will bri…