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BOSTON — The state isnt moving quickly enough to classify convicted sex offenders before they are released from prison, according to a new audit that determines the delays are putting

Thousands of state employees are feeling the pinch of the high cost of living while they wait for lawmakers to act on dozens of ratified collective bargaining agreements that have

BOSTON — Thousands of state employees are feeling the pinch of the high cost of living while they wait for lawmakers to act on dozens of ratified collective bargaining agreements

BOSTON — Thousands of state employees are feeling the pinch of the high cost of living while they wait for lawmakers to act on dozens of ratified collective bargaining agreements

BOSTON — Thousands of state employees are feeling the pinch of the high cost of living while they wait for lawmakers to act on dozens of ratified collective bargaining agreements

The governor said there are no plans to end the state's right-to-shelter law, and called on the federal government to open a site for migrants.

Every year Globe Santa gets thousands of letters from parents and guardians hoping for some help with gifts ­for their children — more than 17,000 last year. This year, readers in the Globe Santa letter room quickly noticed a sharp increase in letters from Haitian families asking for toys as well as necessities, such as shoes, diapers, and warm clothing.

The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance says victims of stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will begin to receive compensation.

Student enrollment in Falmouth Public Schools continued its slow but steady decline again this year, with 2,949 students enrolled as of October 1 compared to last years October enrollment of

The changes increase efficiency within state agencies and remove barriers that prevent families from accessing child care assistance programs.