Massachusetts
Monday, November 27, 2023
Consumer watchdog: ‘Smart toys” put kids' privacy at risk
With the holiday shopping season underway, a consumer watchdog report is warning parents about the privacy risks associated with so-called 'smart …
MA groups push same-day voter registration to replace provisional ballots
Voting rights groups in Massachusetts say provisional ballot data from the 2022 statewide election highlight the need for same-day voter registration…
Community college faculty in MA demand contract funding
The union representing faculty and staff at Massachusetts's 15 community colleges are demanding a pay raise. They're asking the state legislature …
Schools aim to prevent second-year college stop-outs
Colleges nationwide are improving services for students to ensure they stay enrolled after the challenging first two years. Administrators say their …
Lawmakers, scientists advocate for MA’s 'blue economy'
Lawmakers and scientists in Massachusetts are working to bolster the state's growing "blue economy." Several pieces of legislation aim to create a "b…
Home heating aid program in MA keeps families safe, warm
Winter is coming, and the annual statewide campaign to inform Massachusetts residents about available heating assistance is underway. Advocates for …
Family farm advocates in MA rally against EATS Act
A coalition of animal-welfare and family-farm advocates say a proposed amendment to the 2023 Farm Bill jeopardizes states' ability to regulate their o…
MA 'baby bonds,' expanded tax credits aim to end racial wealth divide
Legislation introduced in Massachusetts aims to reduce the racial wealth gap by creating a statewide "Baby Bonds" program. It is a publicly-funded…
Labor groups push to end tax breaks for union-busting
New federal legislation would prevent companies from getting a tax break for engaging in what are often illegal union-busting tactics. Labor groups …
Study finds youth voter turnout higher with mail-in voting
States in which all eligible voters are automatically mailed ballots had significantly higher youth voter turnout rates in 2020, according to a new …
MA aims to teach Native American heritage, improve mental health
Advocates for Native American students in Massachusetts are working to improve high school graduation rates by improving students' mental health…
More MA homeowners open to leaving leaves where they fall
Autumn leaves will soon be falling, and a growing number of homeowners in Massachusetts are willing to leave them on the ground. A new survey from …