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STEPHEN COHEN: A historical perspective on Trump’s invocation of the Enemy Aliens Act of 1798

The law that was used to intern our innocent countrymen and -women 80 years ago—and only once before in World War I—is now being used again.

News Brief: Egremont Democratic Committee to hold caucus

The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Egremont, and the Egremont Democratic Committee welcomes participants.

Justine Wilbur, 41, of Sheffield

In 2017 Justine began working for the Albany law firm of Hoffman Warnick. It was there that she found her place as a well-respected, accomplished patent attorney and “a true friend to everyone in our firm.”

News Briefs: Mass. Senate passes life sciences bond bill; Mass. has second lowest gun suicide rate

The bill extends the state’s life sciences tax incentive program for another 10 years, proposes millions of dollars in grants to community colleges and vocational schools to increase employment opportunities, and authorizes spending on initiatives to promote regional efforts to advance innovations in bio-manufacturing.

News Brief: GB Dems to caucus, hold meeting; ‘Progressive Politics in the Era of Trump;’ BCCSW legislative breakfast; Stockbridge Dems to caucus

In Great Barrington Democratic committees from neighboring towns and activist groups will be invited to share their priorities and goals. Breakout sessions are planned for key policy topics, particularly immigration and health care.

News Briefs: State funding will support, expand residential treatment for women

Funding for the Brien Center/Seymour House in Pittsfield will create a new, 17-bed program serving the needs of pregnant and post-partum women.

News Briefs: Opioid deaths quarterly report; ‘Speak Up Western Mass’ forum; Lenox continues planning efforts; West Stockbridge Democrats to caucus

Since coming into office in 2015, the Baker-Polito administration has made responding to the opioid crisis its top public health priority. Spending on addiction services has been increased by 50 percent, from $120 million to $180 million.
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