Head Start programs face funding squeeze
ADVERTISEMENT New from CommonWealth Beacon ENVIRO VOTE: The Senate passed its version of a $3.6 billion environmental bond bill on Wednesday – a package that would shore up vulnerable infrastructure and largely mirrors Gov. Healey’s proposed bill. Jordan Wolman has the details. POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: South Hadley voters shot down a massive Prop 2½ override proposal, the state auditor asks the courts to stay out of a ballot question that would expand public records laws to the Legislature, and more communities bristle about data centers. Hallie Claflin, Chris Lisinski, Jordan Wolman report. Head Start programs face funding squeeze April 16, 2026 By Jennifer Smith When Rickencia Clerveaux McClean's son was around 18 months old, she noticed he wasn't speaking the way she expected. He pointed instead of asking. He struggled with...