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Mayor Wu and BPHC Release Health Equity Report, Seek Partners to Close Life Expectancy Gap Across Neighborhoods
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Hundreds march in Boston to support democracy and protest policies of Trump, Musk
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For some Boston neighborhoods, heat advisories come too late
Vivian La January 24, 2025 People ...
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‘A forgotten generation’: Older Black men in Boston are dying of drug overdoses at alarming rates
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Anxiety, fear ramp up among Worcester’s immigrants over ICE raids
Worcester police are unaware of any ...
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to testify before Congress on sanctuary cities
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Some Mass. immigrant communities fearful after videos of federal agents making arrests
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Mass. Health Policy Committee lays out possible primary care remedies
David Seltz, executive director at the ...
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How Washington communities are responding to ICE deportation orders
At least 4% of state residents ...
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Seattle poised to pass ‘excess compensation’ tax for social housing
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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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SF mayor announces ‘Breaking the Cycle’ plan to address homelessness crisis
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is outlining a “Breaking the Cycle” plan he says will transform the way the city approaches the homelessness crisis. By Lena Howland, Luz Pena, and Monica Madden …
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Arizona ranks 3rd for missing Indigenous people. New bill hopes to change that with emergency alert system
Brandelyn Clark March 26, 2025 PHOENIX – An Arizona bill to create a missing Indigenous or endangered person alert system passed the House with unanimous support and is now in…
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