BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed omnibus maternal health legislation Friday that will enable pregnant and postpartum individuals to gain access to expanded care options. The legislation creates a pathway for certified professional midwives and lactation consultants to be licensed in Massachusetts, in addition to easing regulatory hurdles to open birth centers for low-risk pregnancies. […]
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Mass. Congressional delegation demands Steward pay severance to workers facing layoffs
Members of Massachusetts’ Congressional delegation demanded Steward Health Care pay severance and accumulated paid time off to the more than 1,200 workers facing layoffs this month with the expected closure of two hospitals.
Massachusetts Republicans exploring emergency shelter ballot question for 2026 election
Massachusetts Republicans are exploring a ballot question for the 2026 election that takes aim at state-run shelters for migrants and locals.
Maura Healey attacks Donald Trump as ‘con man,’ convicted felon during DNC speech
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MassGOP calls on Bill Galvin to release unredacted emergency shelter records as acting governor
MassGOP calls on Secretary of State Bill Galvin to release unredacted emergency shelter records as acting governor
Auditor DiZoglio proposes executive order taking aim at nondisclosure agreements
Auditor Diana DiZoglio drafted an executive order that would ban the use of nondisclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements used by state government as she was preparing to become acting governor Tuesday.
