What is Ballot Question 2? MCAS graduation requirement
A "yes" vote would end the mandate requiring students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate high school.
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A "yes" vote would end the mandate requiring students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate high school.
Ballot Question 1 in Massachusetts is about the state Auditor's authority to audit the Legislature.
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One person was critically injured in a crash between a car and a scooter in Boston on Saturday afternoon.
A member of the Brockton High School football team is inspiring his teammates and serving as an example of the best the school has to offer.
Massachusetts State Police are suspending full contact boxing between trainees until further notice after the death of a recruit.
As storm season gets closer, Massachusetts coastal towns are ready to support residents and businesses with potential damage.
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Members of the alternative band Jane's Addiction were seen fighting onstage at their show in Boston Friday night.
A group of Massachusetts firefighters are learning important skills in an iconic setting, Fenway Park.
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The New England Patriots secured an opening day win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals and fans are excited and hopeful for the team this season.
Former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore in 2021.