BOSTON — The state Public Health Council voted last Wednesday to approve the transfer of a western Massachusetts long-term acute care hospital and nursing home to an out-of-state, for-profit regional health care operator. By a 10-2 vote, the council backed the $9 million transfer of Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts and the Meadows nursing home […]
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‘World Day of Remembrance’ remembers thousands killed in traffic crashes in Massachusetts
Families, friends and advocates remembered those who have been lost to traffic crashes on the steps of the State House early Sunday, part of events across the state marking the “World Day of Remembrance.”
Massachusetts Gov. Healey to review potential shelter spending transparency amendment
A governor’s spokesperson says the Healey administration has “provided unprecedented insight” on spending within Massachusetts’ emergency shelter system and that a final supplemental budget will be reviewed once it’s ready.
Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio to AG Campbell in audit fight: ‘Sue me’
Auditor Diana DiZoglio has suggested that if the voter-approved audit of the Legislature continues to run into roadblocks, AG Andrea Campbell should take her to court to help settle the year-long fight.
Healey stopped publishing regular accounting of state-run shelter spending
The lack of information about fiscal year 2026 spending comes as the Healey administration spent $978.2 million in fiscal year 2025 on the emergency assistance program and related services.
Massachusetts federal funding cuts total $3.7B over multiple fiscal years, Healey says
President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ federal funding cuts have sliced roughly $3.7 billion away from Massachusetts and impacted at least four different fiscal years, a sum that is likely to reshape spending strategies on Beacon Hill, data updated Tuesday showed.
