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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Massachusetts Revokes Grant from Milton Over Rejected MBTA Housing Plan

The town of Milton, Massachusetts, has lost $140,000 in grant funding after residents rejected a state-mandated housing plan aimed at complying with the 2021 MBTA Communities Law, which encourages development near public transit. The controversial plan, voted down by residents, sought to increase multifamily housing near the Mattapan trolley line. As a result, Milton will no longer be eligible for various state grants and is not in compliance with the law, impacting its ability to receive funding for infrastructure improvements.

via WCVB Boston|

#grant-funding #housing #massachusetts

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Milton Loses State Grant Over Rejected MBTA Housing Plan"

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's administration has withdrawn a $140,800 grant for seawall improvements from Milton after the town rejected the MBTA Communities Act zoning plan, putting it in violation of state law. The plan, which would have allowed for over 2,400 new housing units, was voted down by the town, leading to the loss of significant grant funding and a competitive disadvantage for future grants. The administration hopes to work with Milton on a new plan to bring the town into compliance with the law.

via CBS Boston|

#grant-funding #local-news #massachusetts

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Efforts Intensify to Reduce Prevalent Prescription Errors"

A $1.95 million grant has been awarded to University at Buffalo researchers to address medication errors, inspired by the preventable death of Alice Brennan due to a medication mix-up. The grant will support Team Alice's efforts to improve medication prescribing and patient education, particularly for seniors. The project involves a holistic approach, including surveys and workflow analysis, to prevent patients from being wrongly medicated and to ensure seamless care transitions. The study aims to reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy, especially in older adults, and to enhance the overall safety of medication use in the healthcare system.

via Buffalo News|

#grant-funding #health #healthcare-system

climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden Administration Funds Study on Climate Change's Impact on Child Labor and Trafficking in Nepal"

The Biden administration is funding a $4 million study in Nepal to investigate the connection between climate change and child labor. The grant aims to increase understanding of the link between climate change and vulnerability to child labor and forced labor risks, as well as promote gender-sensitive and socially inclusive climate adaptation initiatives. Critics argue that the funding should be used to provide viable solutions to lift families out of poverty instead of focusing on climate change. Nepal ranks 10th on the list of countries most at risk of climate change, and the country also faces high rates of child labor and forced labor.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #child-labor #climate-change