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Rural schools speak up about funding challenges
Organizers of a week of action believe state intervention can help prevent financial “death spirals” in shrinking districts
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Millions in opioid settlement funds are still sitting idle in Mass municipalities
The state tried to withhold information on how cities and towns are spending opioid remediation dollars. From non-spenders to funding of police, here’s what the data shows.
Opinion: Letter from Venezuela
A Venezuelan-American living in western Mass writes from Caracas to share his perspective on U.S. intervention in South America.
Northwestern DA to prosecute Worcester ICE protesters
After pledging to prosecute illegal ICE activity in his district, David Sullivan is moving forward with assault charges brought by Worcester police against two civilian rapid responders.
Hampden DA wiretaps suspects far more than other prosecutors, records show
Disclosures show that from 2021 to 2024, Anthony Gulluni’s office submitted 83 wiretap applications to judges. That’s almost as much as every other DA and the attorney general combined.
Staff dissent as education collaborative considers hiring NPS superintendent
Portia Bonner, who is leaving Northampton Public Schools after a polarizing stint as superintendent, is in negotiations to lead the Collaborative for Educational Services.
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