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State legislature passes new health care reform bills
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State legislature passes new health care reform bills
State legislators passed two bills at the end of the legislative session that, if signed by Gov. Maura Healey, would add new health care reform in Massachusetts.
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MBTA announces elimination of all subway slow zones
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MBTA announces elimination of all subway slow zones
For the first time in more than 20 years, trains in the MBTA can run at full speed throughout the entire subway system.
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Bridge renamed in honor of Celtics legend Bill Russell
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Bridge renamed in honor of Celtics legend Bill Russell
On Monday, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jeannine Russell, Gov. Maura Healey, other state and local officials, and Celtics leadership and players to rename the North Washington Street Bridge the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge, in honor of NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell.   
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City aims for equitable allotment of new liquor licenses
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City aims for equitable allotment of new liquor licenses
The passage of new state legislation last month slated 225 new liquor licenses to hit Boston’s streets in the coming years.
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State secures federal funding for family shelter system
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State secures federal funding for family shelter system
Massachusetts received more than $20 million in federal funding to assist in managing its ongoing shelter crisis, the state announced on Aug. 28.
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State announces deals for transition of ownership at five Steward hospitals
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State announces deals for transition of ownership at five Steward hospitals
Five of the seven remaining hospitals owned by Steward Health Care are on their way to officially being under new ownership, according to an announcement last week by Gov. Maura Healey.
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New state policy limits emergency shelter stays
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New state policy limits emergency shelter stays
As a new state shelter policy that will limit longer-term access gears up, support providers for migrants in the state are grappling with increased need and growing panic from the communities they serve.
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State budget makes strides in education efforts
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State budget makes strides in education efforts
On July 29, when Governor Maura Healey signed the budget for Fiscal Year 2025, it finalized a process allocating $57.8 billion in funding for the commonwealth and state-funded organizations, including millions for educational efforts across the state.
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Migrant families no longer allowed to sleep at Logan Airport
Starting Tuesday, July 9, migrant families who had been staying overnight in Terminal E of Boston Logan International Airport were no longer permitted to do so, Gov. Maura Healey announced at the end of June.
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State officials tout proposed $2.8 billion in economic development
Support for small business, job opportunities for immigrants and expanded housing are key parts of an economic development bond bill filed last month by Gov. Maura Healey.
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Criminal justice advocates celebrate Healey’s plan to pardon marijuana possession
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Criminal justice advocates celebrate Healey’s plan to pardon marijuana possession
Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday announced plans to pardon anyone in Massachusetts with a misdemeanor conviction for marijuana possession on their record.
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Healey says no National Guard for Brockton High School
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Healey says no National Guard for Brockton High School
Gov. Maura Healey rejected calls this week to deploy National Guard troops to patrol the hallways of troubled Brockton High School where assaults, threats and drug use have mounted after staffing cuts and teacher absences. 
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