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The Weapons of Safety and Security in Massachusetts

Weapons are a ubiquitous tool for any police department in the United States. In Massachusetts, the choice of police weapons is delegated to the more than 340 individual police agencies within the state. What weapons have been chosen to provide safety and security to their operating areas?

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Rhode Island’s lingering lead problem

Rhode Island’s lingering lead problem

Data from Rhode Island show efforts to eliminate lead poisoning have not succeeded, but government officials and community organizers both find progress in the effort.

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Public records help expose DUI cover ups, killer EpiPens, and dangerous drivers

Public records help expose DUI cover ups, killer EpiPens, and dangerous drivers

A lot of stories would just never come to life unless someone thought to request information about it. Sometimes those requests are inspired by a tip from a source or just a hunch a reporter has. Sometimes its filing just to see what comes back.

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