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Boston GlobeWednesday, 15 April 2026
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Healey calls for curbs on social media to shield kids
Sites would have to limit under-18 to 2 hours a day
The paper presents the governor's proposal directly, emphasising the specific regulatory mechanism (a two-hour daily limit) and the stated goal of protecting minors' mental health.
Governor Maura Healey is proposing state-level legislation to restrict minors' access to social media platforms, citing rising mental health concerns and addictive design features. The bill would mandate that tech companies enforce daily time limits and restrict access to certain platform features for younger users.
“shield kids”
“Factual policy reporting”
Another small college forced to close its doors
Hampshire's financial woes insurmountable
Reports the closure of Hampshire College as a regrettable but inevitable consequence of profound financial difficulties facing smaller educational institutions.
Spending soars for Mass. congressional candidates
Highlights the rapidly escalating financial costs required to mount competitive political campaigns within the state.
New guard shakes up Quincy political scene
Details a local power shift following a recent election that disrupted the traditional dynamics of the city council.
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