Pittsfield handling opioid settlement funds by the book October 22, 2023 Community·Health·News·The System Only five cities and towns in the Berkshires are required to report what how they spend their cut of the Commonwealth's $2 Read More
Diaper Pilot Program Aims to Keep Families Healthy, Working October 19, 2023 Family·Health·News·Youth by Kathryn Carley, Commonwealth News Service Massachusetts groups will be part of a new federal pilot program to help low-income families ensure they have Read More
MA Part of Growing State Movement for Expanded Tax Credits October 9, 2023 Health·News·Youth Parents said the tax credit helped cover their most basic needs, like paying for rent and child care, even buying diapers or Read More
State Health Officials Announce First Two Human Cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts August 29, 2023 Health·News The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first two human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in state residents Read More
MA Lawmakers Work to Enhance Tax Credits for Working Families August 7, 2023 Health·News As state lawmakers in Massachusetts debate the final details of tax legislation, community groups are urging them to include refundable tax credits Read More