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All Mass. Steward hospitals receive bids amidst bankruptcy sale

All of Steward Health Care's Massachusetts hospitals received bids as the for-profit company looks to sell off its facilities during ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday.

Central Mass. receives cut of $6.7M in federal funding to fight veteran homelessness

Two Central Massachusetts nonprofits were among seven Massachusetts organizations to split $6.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support their outreach and case-management services targeted at ending veteran homelessness.

Mass. political leaders release condemning statements following Trump assassination attempt

Within hours of surviving an attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, former President Donald Trump was "doing well," according to aides, and looking forward to rejoining his supporters the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin this week where he is set to become the party's 2024 presidential nominee.

Senate includes juvenile court reform in landmark economic development bill

More teenagers could be prosecuted in the juvenile court system under a policy that senators tacked onto their sweeping $2.86 billion economic development bill during deliberations Thursday.
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House clears bill to protect patients sexually assaulted by medical providers

Patients who are sexually assaulted by medical professionals would gain expanded protections under a bill that has cleared the House and is awaiting action in the Senate.

Gardner receives $1.2M to enhance downtown accessibility and mobility

The City of Gardner received $1.2 million in federal funding to upgrade accessibility features and parking in its downtown area. 

Worcester County opioid deaths drop 16%, as state has largest decline in 13 years

While Massachusetts continues to struggle with the effects of the opioid epidemic, newly released data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows Worcester County experienced a 16% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023.

Gov. Healey’s housing bond bill redraft excludes tax funding affordable housing

House Democrats will seek a vote this week on a major housing bill that combines $6.2 billion in borrowing and tax credits with policy reforms designed to spur much-needed production, such as easier development of small, supplementary housing units on single-family lots.
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QCC receives state funding for DEI certificate program aimed at higher ed workers

Quinsigamond Community College has been awarded a $51,968 grant from the Gov. Maura Healey Administration to develop a diversity, equity, and inclusion certificate program for local higher education faculty and staff.

President Biden authorizes disaster aid to Worcester County for September storm damage

Worcester County business owners and residents who endured storm-related repair costs due to September flooding may now be eligible for disaster aid.
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