Massachusetts Family

Massachusetts Mother Sentenced in Child Neglect Case

A mother who left young children alone received a four-to-six-year prison sentence following a death.

Proposed federal rollbacks could alter care for 10,000 children across Massachusetts programs.

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Do you believe updating state laws with respectful language improves how people with disabilities are treated?

The new legislation replaces outdated, derogatory terms in over 350 sections of the law with respectful, person-first language.

The court reviewed motions to dismiss charges and examine juror records for the 36-year-old defendant.

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Should your local government provide fare-free transit access to seniors with limited transportation options?

Residents aged 75 and older without driver's licenses can soon access free transit services statewide.