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July 30, 2026
Massachusetts Businesses Offering Special Discounts To Transgender Customers
Massachusetts Businesses Offering Special Discounts To Transgender Customers
By Tom Joyce
Several Massachusetts businesses and groups offer lower prices or free paid services based on transgender identity.
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Diana DiZoglio Says Senate Bill Would Undercut Public Records Ballot Question
Diana DiZoglio Says Senate Bill Would Undercut Public Records Ballot Question
By State House News Service
Auditor Diana DiZoglio says a Massachusetts Senate public records bill includes a "poison pill" that could block a voter-approved transparency ballot question.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal on Sweeping Illegal Immigrant Protection Bill
Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal on Sweeping Illegal Immigrant Protection Bill
By State House News Service
Massachusetts lawmakers reached a deal on the PROTECT Act, a bill expanding protections for illegal immigrants by limiting ICE civil enforcement at courthouses, schools, hospitals…
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Anthony Fauci Refuses to Answer Senate Questions, Invokes Fifth Amendment During COVID Hearing
Anthony Fauci Refuses to Answer Senate Questions, Invokes Fifth Amendment During COVID Hearing
By Rhode Island Current
Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Red Sox Have Triple-A’s Best Base Stealer: Meet Braiden Ward
The Red Sox Have Triple-A’s Best Base Stealer: Meet Braiden Ward
By Tom Joyce
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward leads all Triple-A players with 43 stolen bases and could help Boston as a late-season pinch runner.
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