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JEAN TROUNSTINE

Should A Former Prosecutor Sit On The Massachusetts Parole Board?

After the Governor’s Council rejected her first pick, Gov. Maura Healey makes a second push for a former prosecutor, sparking fierce pushback from advocates

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JEAN TROUNSTINE August 7, 2026
THIERRY BARBOSA

Nearly 50 Massachusetts Beaches Are Currently Closed. This is Why.

How the commonwealth determines beach closures, from Quincy to Adams

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THIERRY BARBOSA August 6, 2026
AVANTI NAMBIAR

Massachusetts Lawmakers Have Stalled On Missing Children Protections For Decades

From New England to the Southwest, the Bay State is an outlier when it comes to tracking and protecting missing children

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AVANTI NAMBIAR July 21, 2026
CHRIS FARAONE

World Cup, Late Cash: DPH Opened Bidding After Most Local Games Wrapped

From impossible calendar dates to questionable grant math, Massachusetts health agency ignores questions on post-World Cup spending

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CHRIS FARAONE July 20, 2026
CHRIS FARAONE

Mass Pledged Geographically Diverse World Cup Event Funding. In Reality, Boston Got Almost Everything.

Wake of the World Cup: How a “geographic equity” mandate was legally bypassed to keep World Cup cash in Boston

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CHRIS FARAONE July 15, 2026
MADISON LUCCHESI

In Cambridge, Pasta And The Possibilities Of Autism Employment

While AI job screening, lack of accessibility, and funding cuts create steep hurdles for neurodivergent job seekers, local programs and inclusive employers fight to bridge gaps

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MADISON LUCCHESI July 8, 2026
JEAN TROUNSTINE

How A High-Stakes Showdown Ended In A Rare Governor’s Council ‘No’ Vote

Following the Memorial Drive shooting, the nomination tested a new council’s ability to bring more checks and balances to the Massachusetts Parole Board

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JEAN TROUNSTINE June 9, 2026
MILA HALGREN

Eviction Looms For Unhoused Youth At Wellington Station After Alleged Arson

Transit Police have given them until Friday to clear their Medford campsite, just weeks after a fire nearly claimed their lives

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MILA HALGREN May 26, 2026
LOUISA ESPOSITO

Can Massachusetts Avoid Data Center Distress Seen In Other States?

Lessons from Virginia and Georgia loom large as Lowell passes the state’s first moratorium on data center expansion, citing threats to air quality and rising utility bills

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LOUISA ESPOSITO April 16, 2026
LUKE WISE

The Waiting Game: Thousands Of Mass Prisoners Are Stuck On Education Waitlists

With waitlists nearly triple the size of current enrollment, prisoner rights advocates say the DOC prioritizes punishment over preparation

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LUKE WISE April 8, 2026
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