WHEN I HEAR people say, “Remove parking and add bike lanes!” or “We need more walkable streets!” I cringe. These folks, usually White and nondisabled, often don’t take into account […]
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Rating agencies praise state, but also issue warning
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE BIG THREE credit rating agencies had largely good things to say about Massachusetts this month, but one firm warned that the strong economic fundamentals and […]
Posted inThe Codcast
Two key lawmakers say MBTA needs money, but also change
CommonWealth Magazine · Two key lawmakers say MBTA needs money, but also change
Posted inThe Download
Two key lawmakers say MBTA needs money, but also change
A correction has been added to this story. TWO KEY Beacon Hill transportation leaders say their focus in the coming year will be on finding additional resources for the MBTA, […]
Posted inOpinion
Working at the intersection of nutrition and health
AS A PEDIATRICIAN focused on nutrition research, chronic disease prevention, and health equity, I spend much of my professional time—academically, clinically—thinking about the intersection of nutrition and health. I recently […]
Posted inTransportation
Two key lawmakers say MBTA needs money, but also change
A correction has been added to this story. TWO KEY Beacon Hill transportation leaders say their focus in the coming year will be on finding additional resources for the MBTA, […]
Posted inOpinion
Women leaders emerge in politics, but what about academia, business?
FROM THE HISTORIC election of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to the incredible success of women in the recent primaries for statewide offices, Massachusetts’ voters have delivered a clear message: Women […]
Posted inPolitics
Healey: Millionaire tax money would go to transportation, education
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR Maura Healey on Sunday denied she’s abandoning some of her boldness to avoid making a campaign misstep and promised to help create a […]
Posted inOpinion
Time for Boston sports team owners to up their civil rights game
HAVEN’T WE HAD enough racist behavior in the seats of Boston’s pro sports venues? Segregationist management practices and racial animus in the stands are as old as pro sports in […]
Posted inOpinion
Putin’s aggression is being felt in our electric bills
The announcement this week that Saudi Arabia, Russia, and other oil-producing countries — known as OPEC plus — are planning to cut output and inflate gas prices for drivers makes it clear […]
Posted inGambling
Sports betting could start in late Jan., maybe
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE AN EMERGENCY MEETING called Friday was still not enough for the members of the Gaming Commission to agree on actual dates for the potential launch of […]
Posted inThe Download
Gaming Commission struggling with when to launch sports betting
One advantage Massachusetts has in being late to legalize sports betting – 36th according to the American Gaming Commission – is it can learn from other states on how to […]
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Gaming Commission struggling with when to launch sports betting
ONE ADVANTAGE Massachusetts has in being late to legalize sports betting – 36th according to the American Gaming Commission – is it can learn from other states on how to […]
Posted inOpinion
Climate bill gained through omission
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER in August signed into law a comprehensive bill to address climate change. The bill includes provisions designed to reach a net zero carbon goal by 2050 by promoting […]
Posted inEconomy
Massachusetts gets $145 million to expand broadband
MASSACHUSETTS HAS BEEN awarded $145 million in federal money to expand broadband internet access, the White House announced Thursday. Jacob Leibenluft, US Treasury Chief Recovery Officer, said in a conference […]
Posted inTransportation
Lawmakers question whether DPU is right for MBTA safety oversight
TWO KEY Beacon Hill lawmakers on Thursday questioned whether the Department of Public Utilities is the right agency to hold the MBTA’s feet to the fire on safety issues. At […]
Posted inThe Download
Somerville’s new electricity contract offers some hope
SOMERVILLE THIS WEEK offered some hope to those worried about the high cost of electricity ever since National Grid said its basic service rate would be jumping to a record […]
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Somerville’s new electricity contract offers some hope
SOMERVILLE THIS WEEK offered some hope to those worried about the high cost of electricity ever since National Grid said its basic service rate would be jumping to a record […]
Posted inEducation
A roadmap for success for Boston’s new school superintendent
SUPERINTENDENT MARY SKIPPER begins her tenure at a critical time for Boston Public Schools – a moment when the state, families, and other stakeholders are demanding swift action and accountability […]
Posted inOpinion
Don’t fixate on the state’s elite private schools
LOCAL COVERAGE of the latest US News and World Report ranking of US colleges has focused on the fact that 7 Massachusetts schools made the top 50. People have questioned […]
Posted inTransportation
Bluebikes ridership soared during Orange Line shutdown
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE DURING THE 30 DAYS that the Orange Line and Green Line extension were closed, a record number of people turned to Bluebikes to get around the […]
Posted inState Government
Report calls big chunk of tax cap funds ‘illusory’
THE STATE is preparing to pay out $1.4 billion in “illusory” funds under the tax cap law, giving wealthy taxpayers a huge windfall, according to a report from the left-leaning […]
Posted inThe Download
Fattman campaign finance case still unresolved
In April 2021, the state’s campaign finance regulator referred evidence to Attorney General Maura Healey that he believed indicated Sen. Ryan Fattman; his wife, Worcester County Register of Probate Stephanie […]
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Fattman campaign finance case still unresolved
IN APRIL 2021, the state’s campaign finance regulator referred evidence to Attorney General Maura Healey that he believed indicated Sen. Ryan Fattman; his wife, Worcester County Register of Probate Stephanie […]