Healey targets primary care reforms, new graduation requirements in annual speech

01-17-2025 10:54 AM

BOSTON — Drawing from Massachusetts history while also peeking into the future, Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday night took stock of the state’s strengths and challenges in a speech that focused more on following through on past work than on announcing new initiatives.


Housing challenges, solutions addressed at Community Health Improvement Plan talk

01-17-2025 8:50 AM

GREENFIELD — In a region where housing comes at a premium, increasing the diversity of homes and public backing of zoning changes may be the key to unlocking development and growth.


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