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Why Massachusetts schools are having an ‘extremely difficult’ financial year
September 04, 2024 Carrie Jung Students ...
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Community fridges are helping neighbors nourish one another
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Mattapan faces unique health issues. One coalition found unique solutions.
Kana Ruhalter Arun Rath September 04, ...
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Low-income MBTA riders can now apply for reduced fares
Alexi Cohan September 03, 2024 FILE ...
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Hundreds of Boston-area hotel workers go on strike
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Washington lawmakers to introduce ban on flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes
The "Flavors Hook Kids Washington" campaign ...
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Washington state puts $29 million toward loans for communities most impacted by ‘war on drugs’
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez September 03, 2024 / 6:03 ...
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Councilmember Zahilay proposes $1B for middle-income public housing
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Former Suns employee files discrimination complaint, seeking $60 million in damages, per ESPN
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ABC15 follows up with Yuma mayor to discuss immigration, border security
Mayor Doug Nicholls continues to call ...
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As ICE expands its Colorado efforts, many without criminal records are caught in a wide net
By Allison Sherry and Ben Markus ·Apr. 7, 2025, 4:00 am Federal immigration officials said they would get the worst of the worst, “the dirtbags”, off of American streets after President Donald Trump was…
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Hundreds in D.C. rally for ‘trans dignity and justice’
‘We bow down to your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent’ Published on April 1, 2025 By Joe Reberkenny Before any visible signs of political protest or activism appeared in “America’s Front Yard,” the…
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New Chicago hospital program provides domestic violence survivors with 24/7 support, resources
By Suzanne Le Mignot Updated on: April 4, 2025 / 4:00 PM CDT The city of Chicago is partnering with the WINGS nonprofit to launch new program providing help to domestic…
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Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts
In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs. by Mai Hoang April 3, 2025 On March 19,…
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Seattle nonprofit faces federal funding cuts for citizenship services
ACRS said it was among many nonprofits nationwide whose funding was significantly cut due to the assumption that it served undocumented residents. Author: Brady Wakayama Published: 7:35 PM PDT April 8, 2025…
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office wants to close a hate crime loophole
House Bill 1052 in Olympia seeks to redefine hate crime laws after a trans couple was targeted by transphobic attacks in West Seattle. Author: Sharon Yoo Published: 11:10 PM PDT March 31,…
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WA lawmakers’ capital budgets boost housing, school & environment
by Laurel Demkovich March 31, 2025 In their proposals to fund statewide construction and upgrades over the next two years, Washington lawmakers are prioritizing projects focused on housing, education and the…
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How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off
Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit. by Nate Sanford March…
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Washington joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration for cutting billions in public health funding
Scott Greenstone April 01, 2025 / 10:46 am Washington state is among 24 states suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an effort to block…
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Fremont takes out ‘aiding and abetting encampment’ part out of city’s homeless camp ban
The Fremont City Council voted to revise their homeless camp ban, taking out the language that “anyone aiding or abetting” camps could be arrested. By Lauren Martinez Wednesday, March 19,…
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