BOSTON — Pregnant individuals and new mothers could soon benefit from expanded physical and mental health care options under a sweeping maternal health bill the House unanimously passed on Thursday. Representatives say the legislation (H 4773) could stem the tide of deteriorating maternal health outcomes, particularly among people of color, by creating a pathway for […]
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Celtics parade floods the streets of Boston with fans celebrating Banner 18: ‘A life dream’
Celtics fans won’t end this celebration anytime soon – 16 years in the making. More than a million fans from near and far packed the streets, showing pride for a team that means so much to them and the city as a whole.
Republican Senator blocks climate bill again over natural gas concerns but agrees to Tuesday debate
A Senate Republican blocked a climate bill for the second time over concerns he had with provisions targeting natural gas.
Senate Republican blocks climate bill that targets natural gas access in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate Republicans temporarily blocked a climate bill from advancing Thursday over concerns they had with provisions on natural gas.
Massachusetts joins 48 other states in outlawing ‘revenge porn’ after Healey signs bill
Massachusetts joined 48 other states Thursday in banning so-called “revenge porn.”
‘Another milestone in our community’
FITCHBURG — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan on Wednesday celebrated the opening of a new children’s mental health center– the Community Health Connections Children’s Behavioral Health Center – for which she secured $2.5 million in funding. “This is an easy thing for me because I’m a mom,” Trahan said. “Everything I do in Washington is through […]
