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July 23, 2026
Massachusetts House Passes Bill Allowing Abortions Past 24 Weeks For Any Reason
Massachusetts House Passes Bill Allowing Abortions Past 24 Weeks For Any Reason
By State House News Service
The Massachusetts House voted 119-33 to allow abortions after 24 weeks for any reason an abortionist approves under their professional judgment.
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Framingham Nonprofit Offers White Youth Lower Pay Than 'BIPOC' Youth for Photo Shoot
Framingham Nonprofit Offers White Youth Lower Pay Than 'BIPOC' Youth for Photo Shoot
By Tom Joyce
OUT MetroWest plans to pay white LGBTQ youth $20 and BIPOC LGBTQ youth $25 to take part in the same marketing photo shoot.
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Massachusetts Approves Huge 10.4% Health Insurance Premium Increase for Next Year
Massachusetts Approves Huge 10.4% Health Insurance Premium Increase for Next Year
By State House News Service
Nearly 700,000 Massachusetts residents and small-business workers will face an average 10.4% health insurance premium increase in 2027.
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Suspected Illegal Immigrant Used Stolen Identity To Obtain More Than $30,000 In MassHealth Benefits, Feds Say
Suspected Illegal Immigrant Used Stolen Identity To Obtain More Than $30,000 In MassHealth Benefits, Feds Say
By Tom Joyce
Federal prosecutors say a suspected illegal immigrant used a stolen identity to obtain more than $30,000 in MassHealth benefits and commit drug crimes.
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Pizzeria Regina Celebrates 100 Years in Boston’s North End
Pizzeria Regina Celebrates 100 Years in Boston’s North End
By Abigail Hawthorne
Pizzeria Regina is marking its 100th anniversary at its original North End restaurant, known for brick-oven pizza, long lines and walls covered with police, fire and EMS patches.
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