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Mass. Opioid Overdose Deaths Climbed in 2022
The Massachusetts confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in 2022 totaled a staggering 2,357, surpassing the previous peak in 2021 by an
Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Hurts MA Families
Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for education and children's health but a lack of quality child care poses great challenges for
Education Support Professionals Create ‘Bill of Rights’ for Better Pay
Support staff in public schools across Massachusetts have created a "Bill of Rights" to help them organize for better pay and benefits.
Advocates Push for ‘Tax Fairness’ with Expanded Child Tax Credits
As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven to