Nov 30th, 2008 · Health care reform in Massachusetts has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people with health insurance. But there's an unintended consequence. A sudden demand for primary care doctors has outpaced the supply.
Nov 27th, 2008 · Most likely your turkey traveled by truck to get to your grocer. That trip probably started in a state like Minnesota or North Carolina, which are leading turkey producers. The cranberries are most likely from Wisconsin or Massachusetts, two states that produce more than 80 percent of the nation's cranberries. But the National Resources Defense Council suggests that many ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner can be found at local farmers markets.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Across Connecticut, town clerks began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Wednesday — just a week after voters in California passed a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage there. Connecticut and Massachusetts are the only states that allow same-sex marriages.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Voters defeated a measure that would have eliminated the state income tax in Massachusetts. Colorado appears to have rejected an amendment that would have made abortion illegal in the state. But other major measures on abortion and gay marriage remain undecided.
Oct 29th, 2008 · Massachusetts voters will consider a ballot question next month to decriminalize marijuana, making punishable only by civil fine. Advocates say it will help unclog the court system, but opponents say it sends the wrong message to young people and will increase drug use.
Oct 26th, 2008 · Army Specialist Stephen Fortunato was on his first patrol back in Afghanistan after a visit home to Massachusetts when his Humvee hit an IED, exploded and killed the 25-year-old soldier.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Linda Donaldson of Athol, Mass., is struggling to pay her bills and keep her home. Now she's worried about heating her home through the coming winter.
Oct 21st, 2008 · A recent fundraising attempt by one Massachusetts college tried humor, but went over poorly. The letter from Framingham State College read: "With the recent economic downturn and loan crisis, it has become even more important for Framingham State College to receive your support. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah." The school has since apologized to insulted alums.