Massachusetts government news

Massachusetts Gun Law Faces Legal Challenge Over Age Restrictions

News Summary A federal lawsuit, Escher v. Mason, is challenging Massachusetts' law that prohibits individuals aged 18-20 from purchasing or…

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Massachusetts Investigates Robinhood’s Prediction Markets

News Summary Massachusetts is scrutinizing Robinhood's new prediction markets hub, launched on March 17, following a subpoena issued by Secretary…

2 weeks ago

Governor Healey Advocates for Boston’s Children’s Health Funding

News Summary Governor Maura Healey visited Boston Children's Hospital to rally support for critical federal funding at risk. These funds…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Must Repay $2.1 Billion to Federal Government

News Summary Massachusetts faces a daunting $2.1 billion repayment to the federal government due to errors in the allocation of…

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Boston Enacts Physician Pathway Act to Address Doctor Shortage

News Summary Massachusetts has enacted the Physician Pathway Act to confront its severe primary care doctor shortage. The new law…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Exposes Over $2 Million in Fraudulent Public Benefits

News Summary A recent report from the Massachusetts State Auditor revealed over $2 million in fraudulent public benefits. An audit…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Residents Rally Against Proposed Medicaid Cuts

News Summary Massachusetts faces a grave challenge as local leaders and activists unite against proposed $900 billion cuts to Medicaid.…

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Massachusetts Faces Uncertain Future Amid Federal Funding Cuts

News Summary Massachusetts is bracing for significant challenges due to proposed federal funding cuts, which threaten higher education, research, and…

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Big Changes Coming to Social Security Policies in Boston

News Summary Starting March 31, the application process for Social Security benefits is changing in Boston. Individuals will need to…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Faces Medicaid Cuts: Local Leaders Alarmed

News Summary Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid in Massachusetts are raising concerns among healthcare leaders, with fears that an $880…

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