Massachusetts Government

Massachusetts Challenges Education Department Layoffs

News Summary Massachusetts is taking action against the Trump Administration's proposed layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education. Attorney General…

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Billerica’s Medical Device Scandal Shakes Trust in Health Testing

News Summary The recent guilty pleas of three former executives from Magellan Diagnostics have raised major concerns over faulty lead-testing…

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Massachusetts Faces $12.2 Million Funding Shortfall for School Food Program

News Summary Massachusetts is set to lose $12.2 million in federal funding for its Local Food for Schools program, affecting…

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Boston Universities Face Federal Pressure Over Antisemitism

News Summary Boston's universities, including Harvard and UMass, are under scrutiny from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon regarding their handling…

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Massachusetts Initiative Supports Laid-Off Federal Workers

News Summary In response to recent federal layoffs, Massachusetts has launched the 'Fed Up' initiative to aid displaced workers. The…

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Massachusetts Faces Statewide Drought as Conditions Reach Critical Levels

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a statewide drought with some areas classified under significant or critical drought categories. The Connecticut…

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Massachusetts State Police Faces Gender Discrimination Allegations

News Summary The Massachusetts State Police is under scrutiny following gender discrimination claims from a former trooper who secured a…

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Massachusetts Launches ‘Fed Up’ Website for Laid-Off Workers

News Summary In response to recent federal layoffs, the Massachusetts Healey administration has unveiled the 'Fed Up' website. This platform…

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Controversial Shift in U.S. Education Policy Sparks Outrage

News Summary President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, raising…

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Explosion Rocks Newburyport Woodworking Facility, No Injuries Reported

News Summary A sudden explosion at Mark Richey Woodworking in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on March 3, forced the evacuation of around…

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