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Adding more of this renewable resource will bolster the reliability of the power system during cold spells and help to reduce the risk of close calls like the one the region had on December 24, 2022.
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Many political observers expect Republicans to make big gains in Congress this election season, retaking the House and perhaps the Senate. But it's still hard for many conservatives to beat Democrats in New England, especially those aligned with former President Trump.
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Private colleges and universities in New England were some of the first to announce they'll require vaccination for all students returning to campus this fall. Some of the region's state colleges and universities have also begun to follow suit – but not all of them.
State universities in Massachusetts are leading the way with vaccine mandates, while university systems in neighboring states have been less explicit. At least one has said it will wait until permanent approval of the COVID-19 vaccines by the Food and Drug Administration before considering a requirement for students.
Many Massachusetts state universities are requiring the COVID vaccine