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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 21 hours agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in ...
U.S. Senate GOP prevents contraception access bill from moving ahead
South Carolina Daily Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWASHINGTON — An attempt to reinforce Americans’ access to contraception failed Wednesday when U.S....
Does renewed growth in Massachusetts’ higher education mark a turning point or a temporary surge?
Daily Hampshire Gazette· 4 days agoMeanwhile, at the University of Massachusetts and state university systems, enrollment continued to...
Maura Healey, America's first lesbian governor, oversees raising of Pride flag at Statehouse
The News-Times· 2 days agoMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joined lawmakers and members of the LGBTQ community Wednesday to...
How Much You Need To Be in the Top 5% in Every State
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 6 days ago...How much you need to be in the top 5%: $215,289 Average household income for the top 5%: $371,277 Median household income for the entire state:...
Vermont becomes first state to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change
The Week via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe bill had already passed in 2023 but was not included in the state's yearly budget; this time...
T has ‘terrible options' if budget isn't straightened out, watchdog says
NBC Boston· 1 day agoPublic transportation is on the verge of an "existential crisis," cities and towns that help fund...
Following huge deficits, Brockton Public Schools starts planning next school year's budget
The Enterprise via Yahoo Finance· 5 days agoMost of this funding comes from the City of Brockton, with additional grant money coming in from the...
Studies question hospital operations on tax breaks, service to poor and underinsured
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 5 days agoUMass Memorial Health said its audited financial statements show its charity care increased from...
Watchdog: ‘Terrible options’ If T budget isn’t straightened out
The Republican· 1 day agoPublic transportation is on the verge of an “existential crisis,” cities and towns that help fund...