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Governor Baker joined a bipartisan group of legislators to sign solar legislation into law. The goal: To continue the expansion of the Commonwealth’s solar industry, and establish a long-term framework …
Governor Baker Signs Solar Legislation Read More
At the State House today, Monday, March 14th, Governor Charlie Baker signed landmark legislation into law to address the deadly opioid and heroin epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth. The bill, titled …
Governor Baker Supports Opioid Legislation Read More
The Baker-Polito Administration and Massachusetts Department of Transportation today announced a $12.5 million Complete Streets Funding Program and online program portal in an effort to encourage cities and towns in …
State Funding Available For Street Improvements Read More
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns that the improper disposal of medical syringes is a real concern, not only for medical personnel, but for workers in public sanitation and …
Proper Syringe Disposals Read More
Overall opioid deaths remained high in the first six months of 2015, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. DPH released the new estimated 2015 data, as well as …
Heroine Overdose Deaths On The Rise In Massachusetts Read More