Since our do-nothing legislature is continuing to do nothing about vaccine mandates (and BS "religious" exemptions) maybe we should have a ballot initiative?
#maleg
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/w...More Than 100 Cases of Measles...
More Than 100 Cases of Measles Reported in Utah and Arizona
In the hardest-hit counties, childhood vaccination rates steeply declined during the pandemic.
Remember how the Mass. Mandatory
#childabuse Reporting commission rebelled against @MAChildAdvocate Maria Mossaides when they realized they'd been misled? NCCPR in @CWBeacon on how Mossaides is at it again:
https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/mass-on-wrong-track-with-child-protection-policy/ #fostercare #childwelfare #mapoli #Maleg #MAgov
Mass. on wrong track with child protection policy
In 2021, Massachusetts took children from their families at a rate 70 percent above the national average, when rates of child poverty are factored in.
In particular, I did not know about the Affordable Homes Act in Massachusetts, which allocates over a billion dollars in incentives for affordable housing development. Seems very cool!
https://pluralpolicy.com/app/legislative-tracking/bill/details/state-ma-193rd-h4138/2218493 #MALeg #massachusetts“Eastern Standard Time is more in line with circadian rhythms.” Massachusetts, tell state legislators: Yes on H.3103 & SD.2553! No on H.3051 & S.2015!
#MALeg #DitchDST https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/10/31/business/daylight-saving-time-massachusetts/
Daylight Saving Time debate returns to Massachusetts
The twice-annual debate over what time zone Massachusetts should be in has been revived anew.
Massachusetts Hearing of Permanent Daylight Saving & Standard Time (2023 October 24)
Time up for daylight saving? State lawmakers urged to stop flip-flop, set EST as norm
Sleep experts say keeping EST year-round does not rob residents of "summer," just ensures circadian rhythms match up with actual sun time
Massachusetts: Tell state legislators to support Puppolo and O’Connor’s bills to end Daylight Saving, restore permanent Eastern Standard Time!
#MALeg #EndDST https://www.telegram.com/story/news/state/2023/10/24/chronic-conditions-depression-heart-issues-worsen-with-time-change/71302202007/Time up for daylight saving? State lawmakers urged to stop flip-flop, set EST as norm
Sleep experts say keeping EST year-round does not rob residents of "summer," just ensures circadian rhythms match up with actual sun time
#RightToDie legislation trending.
#MALeg aims to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner.
#DeathWithDignityhttps://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1605109 MA - H2246
Relative to end of life options
Ari Ofsevit
Zeitgeisty Aphorisms
Ari Ofsevit
NCCPR
Ryan Ricard
Save Standard Time
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