New England Coordinates Regional Response to Climate Change March 20, 2023 Health·Nature·News The six New England states are joining forces to ensure their emergency responders are well-trained to handle a predicted increase in the Read More
EPA Encouraged to Strengthen Air-Quality Standards for Soot February 28, 2023 Health·Nature·News Twenty million Americans live with dangerous levels of soot pollution year-round, and that the EPA is proposing to set soot standards at Read More
Mass. Bill Would Tighten Restrictions on Facial Recognition Technology February 25, 2023 News Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civil rights. Read More
MA ‘Baby Bonds’ Bill Aims to Close Racial Wealth Gap February 24, 2023 News Legislation introduced in the Commonwealth aims to reduce the racial wealth gap by creating a statewide "Baby Bonds" program. Read More
Tax Loophole Could Be Costly for MA Public Schools, Transportation February 23, 2023 News The Commonwealth could lose up to $600 million in annual revenue meant for public schools and transportation if lawmakers fail to close Read More