AMHERST — Clare Higgins, the executive director of Community Action Pioneer Valley, was blunt when describing the current crisis in retaining and...
NORTHAMPTON — Two wells in Shutesbury recently tested high for PFAS, forever chemicals that have been linked to cancer and may pose risks for...
The implications of a single-payer health care system like Medicare for All were the focal point for a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday. The...
Franklin County businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic may soon see some relief, thanks to funds earmarked for the region in a supplemental budget...
The state’s Joint Committee on Public Health chaired by Sen. Jo Comerford is pushing bills that protect children’s health, expand MassHealth...
In a conference call with constituents, social service leaders and others throughout her district Wednesday, Sen. Jo Comerford said everyone can be...
BOSTON — It was a joyous atmosphere on Beacon Hill Wednesday as the state Legislature unanimously passed the $1.5 billion Student Opportunity Act...