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Governor Baker Signs Solar Legislation

Donna Motta April 11, 2016 Comments Off on Governor Baker Signs Solar Legislation

Governor Baker joined a bipartisan group of legislators to sign solar legislation into law. The goal: To continue the expansion of the Commonwealth’s solar industry, and establish a long-term framework for sustainable solar development

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Governor Baker Supports Opioid Legislation

Donna Motta March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Governor Baker Supports Opioid Legislation

At the State House today, Monday, March 14th, Governor Charlie Baker signed landmark legislation into law to address the deadly opioid and heroin epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth. The bill, titled An Act relative to

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State Funding Available For Street Improvements

Donna Motta February 2, 2016 Comments Off on State Funding Available For Street Improvements

The Baker-Polito Administration and Massachusetts Department of Transportation today announced a $12.5 million Complete Streets Funding Program and online program portal in an effort to encourage cities and towns in the Commonwealth to design

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Proper Syringe Disposals

Donna Motta January 19, 2016 Comments Off on Proper Syringe Disposals

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns that the improper disposal of medical syringes is a real concern, not only for medical personnel, but for workers in public sanitation and community recreation areas. The

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Heroine Overdose Deaths On The Rise In Massachusetts

Donna Motta October 23, 2015 Comments Off on Heroine Overdose Deaths On The Rise In Massachusetts

Overall opioid deaths remained high in the first six months of 2015, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. DPH released the new estimated 2015 data, as well as updated totals for 2014,

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