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New poll shows high satisfaction with health insurance in Mass., even as residents delay or skip care for cost reasons

Study paints a picture of Massachusetts residents mostly happy with their health care coverage, even while many report struggling with cost and access.

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“They’re in everything:” Massachusetts lawmakers explore solutions to forever chemicals

by Maya Mitchell, CommonWealth Beacon August 22, 2025 As the risk of toxic forever chemicals grows, a handful of Massachusetts legislators and advocates are looking for solutions to the complex problem. Last week, a group of Massachusetts lawmakers, agency officials, and advocates visited Maine to speak with well owners and

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Massachusetts signals new gas customers may soon have to pay full hookup costs

Gas utilities may need to make changes in an effort to wean the state off of natural gas and meet climate goals.

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Mass. lawmakers weigh a statewide age-based nicotine ban

Lawmakers and advocates are divided on the merits of "nicotine-free generation" bills

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Lynn, Swampscott team up to clean Greater Boston’s dirtiest beach

The city of Lynn is still determining under what conditions the UV system will work.

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Grid operator forecasting 11% increase in electricity consumption by 2034

A 10-year downturn is reversing as electric vehicle and heat pump adoption increases, but not as quickly as originally predicted.

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MBTA Communities law is not an unfunded mandate, judge rules

A judge in Plymouth County has dismissed a bundle of municipal lawsuits and denied their request for denied grant monies to be disbursed.