social security (united states)

Lawmakers urged to ‘opt out’ of federal mandates

February 13, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Unions, advocates for low-income workers and other groups urged state lawmakers on Thursday to permanently “opt out” of several new federal laws enacted as part of…

Food benefit fund runs out of money

June 29, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — After state officials quietly restored state-funded food benefits for legally present immigrants last winter, advocates and lawmakers celebrated the decision, but the money set aside for…