"Not only was I stunned by the way some of the councilors conducted themselves, but I was also disheartened by the lack of probing questions"
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Inbox: Legislation To Protect Vote for Eligible Incarcerated Voters on Baker’s Desk
"The VOTES Act’s jail-based voting provisions will require sheriffs, DOC, and Secretary of Commonwealth facilitate voting for the 7-9,000 incarcerated eligible voters in Mass"
Mental-Health Program Provides Alternative to Emergency-Room Boarding
"Anyone is accepted, regardless of their insurance, whether they're documented or undocumented"
Unruly, Argumentative Governor’s Council Inflames Parole Board Hearings
“[Their] words and actions send a clear message: don’t bother coming and don’t bother giving testimony.”
Food, Folks … and Fear?
CAIR-MA Files Complaint Alleging Chicopee McDonald’s Intentionally Served Bacon to a Muslim Family
State Wire: Groups Urge Mass Lawmakers To Bring Maternal-Health Bills Back
"We can't push any of that forward until we have midwives who already provide this care integrated into our healthcare system."
Inbox: Arts, Cultural Leaders Campaign For Creative Sector In Governor’s Race
"Create the Vote 2022 will host a statewide candidate forum Aug. 3 in Worcester"
Fair Share Campaign Piggybacks Report On Mass Billionaires
“It’s small potatoes for the multimillionaires and billionaires who would be affected, but it’s a win-win for Massachusetts”
Lack of Debate Most Disturbing Aspect of Mass Congressional Delegation’s Ukraine Vote
Bay State reps and senators support providing $40 billion in mostly military aid on the quiet, risking nuclear war alongside accelerating economic crises at home and abroad
Every Mass Congressperson Voted in Favor of $40 Billion for Ukraine, We Asked Them Why
All 11 Bay State representatives and senators explain their support for the huge supplemental foreign aid package in a time of domestic crisis