Coronavirus vaccinations will become available to the 94,000 people who live and work in jails, homeless shelters, group homes, and elderly communities on Monday as the state marches forward with its distribution plan.
Massachusetts State Police are making their presence known, after receiving a bulletin from the FBI on Monday warning of potential armed protests being planned across the country.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Climate Change Bill
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said last week he is reviewing legislation passed by lawmakers that would overhaul the state’s climate laws, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create renewable energy jobs and protect poorer communities that can be at higher risk from pollution.
A highlight of the bill is the goal of attaining a net-zero greenhouse gas emission limit by 2050 in part by setting new statewide limits every five years to help the state reach the goal.
The bill would also increase requirements for purchasing offshore wind energy; require emission reduction goals for MassSave, the state’s energy efficiency program; and write into state law the criteria used to define “environmental justice populations” – communities with lower incomes, larger numbers of non-English speaking adults, or with a nonwhite population of 25% or more.