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Babies who are born into low-income families or placed into foster care could be positioned for a big economic boost when they grow up through the creation of a trust fund, as a new strategy to curb the state's racial wealth gap.

Seeking to further boost the increase to public benefits secured in the new state budget, activists doubled down on their push to "lift kids out of deep poverty" by raising cash grants families use to pay for rent, food, diapers, clothing and transportation.

METHUEN — For almost 10 months, Community Teamwork, based in Lowell, has been working with Methuen’s school department to assist immigrant families at the Days Inn.

BOSTON — Investigators in Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office uncovered more than $1 million worth of public benefits fraud from April through June, with the majority linked to cases involving the

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2023 session through Aug. 18. The House has held 32 roll calls so far in 2023. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number […]

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's office has uncovered in excess of $5 million in public assistance fraud since January 2023.

Investigators in State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's office uncovered more than $1 million worth of public benefits fraud from April through June, with the majority linked to cases involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

BOSTON — Investigators in Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office uncovered more than $1 million worth of public benefits fraud from April through June, with the majority linked to cases involving the

BOSTON — Investigators in Auditor Diana DiZoglios office uncovered more than $1 million worth of public benefits fraud from April through June, with the majority linked to cases involving the

Investigators uncovered more than $1 million worth of public benefits fraud from April through June, with the majority linked to cases involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).