Few prepared to cover long-term care costs
Editor’s note: The share of the U.S. population older than 65 keeps rising – and will for decades to come. Since nearly half of Americans over 65 will…
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Biden’s nursing home rules face pushback
BOSTON — Nursing homes would be required to meet stringent staffing requirements under new Biden administration rules that the long-term care industry says are “unattainable” and could force…
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Moulton looking to serve another term in Congress
BOSTON — Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton is seeking a sixth term in Congress, touting accomplishments in Washington that he says have roped in tens of millions of dollars…
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State sued over special education for young convicts
BOSTON — State education officials are being sued over claims that they aren’t providing adequate special-needs services for older, incarcerated youth serving time in county jails. A lawsuit…
Read more State sued over special education for young convictsHouse seeks more money for MBTA upgrades
BOSTON — House Democrats are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars more for MBTA upgrades and workforce needs as part of their annual spending plan. The House’s version…
Read more House seeks more money for MBTA upgradesHouse unveils $57.9 billion budget plan
BOSTON — More money for public transportation, education, housing, and workforce development are among the highlights of the House of Representatives’ version of next year’s state budget, which…
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State lawmakers holding fewer recorded votes
BOSTON — The number of roll call votes by the state House of Representatives has plummeted in recent years, prompting concerns from open government groups about a lack…
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Trump, Biden win Super Tuesday primaries
BOSTON — Incumbent President Joe Biden fended off a Democratic challenger and the threat of protest votes, while former President Donald Trump picked up a win and widened…
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Galvin: Court ruling to drive voter interest
BOSTON — The state’s top election official expects a ruling by the nation’s highest court clearing former President Donald Trump for the November ballot will drive more enthusiasm…
Read more Galvin: Court ruling to drive voter interestLawrence man pleads guilty in North of Boston fentanyl conspiracy
BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to distributing large amounts of fentanyl in Lawrence, Andover, Wilmington and Woburn and was connected to the seizure of two kilograms…
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Auditor DiZoglio, Merrimack Valley mayors highlight MeVa services
HAVERHILL â Audits are typically a painful inconvenience to those being audited. Recently, however, several Merrimack Valley mayors joined with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, D-Methuen, to highlight the…
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Capital City Sunday: GOP medical marijuana proposal, Wisconsinites’ tax burden still near historic low | News – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin Repubicans have unveiled a new proposal to establish a medical marijuana program in the state. The bill would limit the drug to only those…
Read more Capital City Sunday: GOP medical marijuana proposal, Wisconsinites’ tax burden still near historic low | News – Medical Marijuana Program ConnectionColombia’s marijuana farmers want out of the shadows. Will the government ever legalize their harvest? | News – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
Cajibio (CNN) — On a recent Friday morning, about 200 coca and marijuana farmers gathered in the small town of Cajibio, southwestern Colombia, to hear the government out.…
Read more Colombia’s marijuana farmers want out of the shadows. Will the government ever legalize their harvest? | News – Medical Marijuana Program ConnectionPa. should release marijuana data | Opinion – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
Fully legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania would require a robust regulatory framework, from licensing growers and distributors to tracking and collecting taxes, preventing underage use and ensuring public safety.…
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