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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Saturday September 21, 2024 ( 5 items )  

ACLU of Massachusetts Calls for Urgent Federal Investigation Into Violent Death of State Police Recruit, Allegations of Abuse
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Jessie Rossman, legal director at the ACLU of Massachusetts, released the following statement in response to the violent death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia and allegations of abuse and discrimination at the Massachusetts State Police Academy: "The death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia and allegations of abuse and discrimination at the Massachusetts State Polic  more

Community Catalyst: ICYMI - Nonprofit Hospital Removes Liens After Community Pressure Over Medical Debt
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release: After losing his wife to breast cancer and undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, Terry Belk from North Carolina found himself burdened with tens of thousands of dollars in medical debt. Despite having insurance, the nonprofit hospital Atrium Health, which made $5 billion in revenue last year, aggressively pursued the debt. They forced Terry to sign over partial equity in his home and eventually placed a  more

EBC Welcomes New Member: Gaffney Bennett Public Relations
BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news: By Stephanie Succar Please join the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) in welcoming Gaffney Bennett Public Relations as a new member of the organization beginning September of 2024. "Gaffney Bennett PR is a boutique strategic communications and advisory firm that helps clients build their profiles, protect their reputations, and engage with key stakeholders--inc  more

EBC Welcomes New Member: RSP Consulting LLC
BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news: Please join the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) in welcoming RSP Consulting LLC as a new member of the organization beginning Steptember of 2024. "RSP employs experienced graduate level scientists, environmental health and safety professionals, environmental engineers, human health risk assessors, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professionals,  more

Resilience Efforts Take Off Nationwide, What Have We Learned on Cape Cod?
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 20 -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: The ResilientWoodsHole (RWH) Climate Walking Trail is celebrating its first anniversary. Since its opening in October 2023, the 2.2 mile self-guided tour has hosted approximately 1,500 visitors. Taking participants to some of the most flood-prone areas of Woods Hole, the trail draws attention to important issues the village is and will be facing as the impacts of climate change become   more