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Governors Association Launches Opioid Treatment Pilot Targeted at Prisons

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The National Governors Association is bringing opioid treatment strategies that have seen good results in Massachusetts correctional facilities to a number of other states. Massachusetts’ anti-opioid policies have drawn attention nationally.

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Government Shutdown: Head Start Protest Draws Hundreds to Capitol Hill

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A program in western Massachusetts that had just started its school year on Monday due to sequestration-related budget cuts only remains open now because the state stepped in with funding to ensure it could continue to operate for two more weeks. “The October 1 programs? Their money’s cut,” she said.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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DanaMNelson - Dana Nelson; Evansville, Indiana; Owner: @DanaMNelson where we connect people to build community. V); West Lafayette, Indiana; Tech prof, Comm Ph.D. sarahebourne - Sarah Bourne; Boston, Massachusetts; Mass.Gov Technology Strategist, Assistive Tech. Moderator of #collegechat & Biz tweet @pathwaypr.