Tag: Dorchester Reporter
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New bill targets ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Mass prisons
Legislation targeting what advocates call a “humanitarian crisis” in Massachusetts prisons would enhance educational opportunities, mental health services, and other standards across the system, advocates say. The bill, introduced by Rep. Brandy Fluker-Reid of Mattapan, would create universal standards for…
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Dot delegation has mixed feelings on state flag and redesign of seal
Dorchester legislators have mixed feelings about the new Massachusetts flag and seal design options that have been laid out by a state advisory commission. After a previous panel failed to select a design in 2023, the current commission sifted through…
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Boston advocates watching statewide ‘YIMBY’ push on housing matters
The “Yes in My Backyard” (YIMBY) movement is backing a legislative proposal that would amend local zoning laws statewide – except for Boston – and allow for a broader range of housing options, including streamlined approval for small lot subdivisions,…