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Economics

Live Poll

Do you trust your local unemployment agency to provide timely and reliable service when needed?

Employment

Massachusetts Unemployment Agency Audit Found Mismanagement

The state auditor reported that the Department of Unemployment Assistance failed to meet key performance and legal standards.

Massachusetts Unemployment Agency Audit Found Mismanagement

Health

Live Poll

Do you plan to get seasonal vaccines for yourself and your children this year?

COVID-19

Massachusetts Officials Urged Annual Vaccinations

Public health authorities in Massachusetts are recommending annual vaccinations as respiratory illness rates shift.

Massachusetts Officials Urged Annual Vaccinations

Business

Live Poll

Should states impose felony-level prison sentences for assaults against healthcare workers?

Nursing Jobs

Massachusetts Negotiators Debated Healthcare Worker Assault Penalties

Legislators in Massachusetts have worked to reconcile competing House and Senate bills regarding penalties for healthcare staff assaults.

Massachusetts Negotiators Debated Healthcare Worker Assault Penalties

Lifestyle

Financial Aid

Massachusetts Opened Phone-Free Schools Grant Program

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched a $1 million grant program to help districts restrict student phone usage.


Weather and Disaster

Live Poll

Do you plan to travel specifically to view fall foliage this year?

Forecasts

Massachusetts Will See Vibrant Fall Foliage in 2026

Forecasters expect a beautiful autumn season starting in October 2026 due to improved forest health.

Massachusetts Will See Vibrant Fall Foliage in 2026

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