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Senator Nick Collins leads fight for investments in equitable access to technology resources - The Bay State Banner

Last week, the Massachusetts Legislature finalized a $1.8 billion investment bill to modernize our Commonwealth’s technology infrastructure, empower communities disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system, support early education and care providers, and expand access to remote learning opportunities for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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