John Polanowicz

Are They Coming?
Are They Coming?
Are They Coming?
A state official says it remains unclear how many unaccompanied children crossing the nation's southern border illegally will be temporarily detained in Massachusetts and how many could stay in the state longer. Secretary of Health and Human Services John Polanowicz was among officials who briefed Republican legislators Thursday during a meeting hosted by House GOP leader Brad Jones...
Groups Demand Mass. Spend More On Anti-Smoking Programs
Groups Demand Mass. Spend More On Anti-Smoking Programs
Groups Demand Mass. Spend More On Anti-Smoking Programs
Massachusetts is getting poor marks on how much it spends on preventing children from taking up smoking and helping adult smokers quit. A coalition of groups, including the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, says the state ranks 36th in the nation in funding anti-smoking programs. Massa...