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Goldman Played Conflicting Roles, Profiting from Buying SVB-Held Bonds and Raising Capital for SVB That Contributed to Run on the Bank

39 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Massachusetts during week ending July 1

By Bay State News | Jul 7, 2023

There were 39 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Massachusetts in the week ending July 1, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

Governor Healey Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative Llc V. Elenis

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey, the first LGBTQ+ Governor of Massachusetts and one of the first lesbian Governors in the United States, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis finding that a website designer has a First Amendment right to refuse to serve LGBTQ+ customers.

Warren, Markey, Sanders Release Troubling Findings on Medical Credit Cards That Threaten Patients’ Finances

Senators Call on CFPB to Address Financial Risks of Medical Credit Cards and Protect Consumers

Governor Healey Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in Biden V. Nebraska

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Biden v. Nebraska finding that the HEROES Act does not authorize President Biden’s student debt relief plan.

Ag Campbell Leads State Attorneys General in Supporting Rhode Island’s Restrictions on Large-capacity Magazines

Court Brief Argues That the Second Amendment Permits Reasonable Gun Safety Laws

Massachusetts's miscellaneous tax revenues down 22.8% in Q2 2023

Massachusetts collected $233 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 22.8% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

CDC estimates 12 people age 25 and younger in Massachusetts died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 12 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 17.

Healey-driscoll Administration Releases Joint Statement in Response to Supreme Court Decision on Race-based Admissions

Statement Signed by Over 100 Massachusetts Institutions of Higher Education, Advocacy Organizations, and Elected Officials

Senator Markey Statement on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

WATCH: At press conference, Senator Markey blasts far-right justices for turning a blind eye to injustice, inequity in college admissions

27 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Massachusetts during week ending July 1

There were 27 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Massachusetts in the week ending July 1, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

16 people die from diabetes mellitus in Massachusetts during week ending July 1

There were 16 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Massachusetts in the week ending July 1, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

Governor Healey Appoints 7 New Members to Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Board of Directors