Massachusetts
Monday, December 23, 2024
Federal regulators urged to consider wildlife in MA transmission plans
Wildlife advocates want federal regulators to consider habitats and migratory routes, when planning new transmission infrastructure in Massachusetts …
MA state grants boost rural economies, climate resilience
Rural communities across Massachusetts are benefiting from state grants aimed at strengthening the local food supply and building climate resilience…
MA worker co-op movement backs REI union contract efforts
Union workers fighting for a fair contract at Recreational Equipment, Inc. Boston are drawing support from the state's growing worker co-op community…
Unions: Green jobs are good paying jobs under new MA climate law
Labor unions in Massachusetts say the state's new climate law will create good jobs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The law streamlines the …
Federal investments help bolster MA workforce training programs
Federal investments are helping the city of Boston develop greater workforce training programs. The city received $23 million in 2022 to develop …
MA boosts educator diversity to improve student outcomes
Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping a new teacher certification process will draw more diverse candidates to the classroom. The state recently passed …
MA farmers, families brace for cuts to fresh produce benefits
Massachusetts farmers said they are bracing for revenue losses due to cuts in fresh produce SNAP benefits. Starting Dec. 1, families who utilize the …
Shareholders step up to shape climate goals in corporate world
By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabor…
MA families encouraged to explore foster care adoption
Advocates for foster children in Massachusetts are encouraging people to open their homes and hearts to adoption. More than 8,000 children in the …
MA educators, parents celebrate end of MCAS graduation requirement
Parents and educators in Massachusetts are celebrating an end to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System graduation requirement. Nearly 60%…
Massachusetts rideshare drivers win the right to unionize
Voters in Massachusetts have passed a first of its kind ballot measure allowing rideshare drivers to unionize as independent contractors. Question 3 …
Chills vs. bills: MA kicks off home heating aid program
Temperatures are dropping in the Commonwealth and community action agencies said help is available for those struggling to pay their heating bills…