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Families in Massachusetts struggling to make ends meet will have a bit less to worry about this summer when school lets out, as Gov. Maura Healey announced her administration will provide food assistance payments to families who need it.

A recent investigation by Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's office has turned up millions in public benefits fraud,

A recent investigation by Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's office has turned up millions in public benefits fraud,

BOSTON — State investigators uncovered more than $4.4 million in welfare fraud over the past six months, according to State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office.

BOSTON — State investigators uncovered more than $4.4 million in welfare fraud over the past six months, according to State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office.

School districts across Massachusetts are facing a fiscal cliff that could result in staff and service cuts, according to education advocacy groups that are calling on lawmakers to rethink school

Baby bonds, advocates say, could cut across the racial wealth gap by giving infants from low-income families state-supplied trust funds.

Activists are objecting to Gov. Maura Healey's decision to cut funds that would benefit some of the state's lowest-income residents, saying it will prevent an "urgently needed" 10% benefit bump that was schedule to take effect on April 1.

A crowd called on Gov. Maura Healey to reverse $375M in budget cuts made earlier this week as Mass. faces an expected $1B shortfall.

Activists are objecting to Gov. Maura Healey's decision to cut funds that would benefit some of the state's lowest-income residents, saying it will prevent an "urgently needed" 10% benefit bump that was schedule to take effect on April 1.