Eleven Massachusetts hospitals are at 90-percent capacity or more, according to Baker. Hospitals are facing a shortage of critical staff, he added, because many are in quarantine.
In a world of mandatory or, at least, strongly encouraged quarantine, many domestic violence victims now must remain in close proximity with their abusers at all times of day.
Gov. Charlie Baker has filed to allocate $200 million in funding for highway and road improvements across the state. The proposal awaits approval by the Massachusetts legislature.
The grant will be used to bolster law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of sex exploitation while also funding recovery services and training for state employees to better help survivors.
Baker took the top position for the 11th quarter in a row. In contrast, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont ranked near or at the bottom in terms of popularity.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced plans to invest in new climate adaptation programs in the face of a changing climate Friday. T
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced in a press release Nov. 21 that the Commonwealth will implement a Pipeline Safety Management System including safety measures for the inspection and improvement of the state’s natural gas lines.
