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Republican Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a major criminal justice reform bill that had overwhelming Republican and Democratic support, reported Boston Herald. “This is a huge victory for justice and shows what we can accomplish together,” said State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, (D-Boston). “Years and years of advocacy by community leaders, legislators and powerful Black and Brown grassroots organizers created a sea change in Massachusetts politics.” "The total drug-overdose deaths was 64,070 in the 12 months through January 2017.”  The Wall … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Republican governor signs criminal reform