STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE WITH A PARTY-LINE VOTE that had to be broken by Vice President Kamala Harris, the US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins […]
Rollins confirmed as US Attorney; Harris breaks tie vote
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‘Latinx’ not the language of election victory
IT’S BECOME A a popular new substitute, in some circles, for the term Latino, a gender-neutral word that is increasingly embraced in academia and among some progressive activists. But in […]
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‘Latinx’ not the language of election victory
IT’S BECOME a popular new substitute, in some circles, for the term Latino, a gender-neutral word that is increasingly embraced in academia and among some progressive activists. But in the brass-tacks […]
Posted inTransportation
Lacking drivers, T starts paring back service
THE MBTA is paring back service on 31 bus routes and the Mattapan trolley because it doesn’t have enough workers to provide the scheduled service. Starting December 19, T officials […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Murder defendant challenges police use of ‘tower dump’
IN 2018, law enforcement officers were investigating five armed robberies and a sixth attempt in Dorchester, Mattapan, and Canton, one of which led to a fatal shooting. The police believed the same perpetrator, with a getaway driver, committed all […]
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Wu names Franklin-Hodge chief of streets
BOSTON MAYOR Michelle Wu named Jascha Franklin-Hodge her chief of streets on Tuesday, elevating someone who is already familiar with City Hall and shares many of Wu’s transportation priorities. Franklin-Hodge […]
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Baker administration remains vague on UI holdup
Despite growing pressure from Republican and Democratic legislators, the Baker administration is continuing to offer vague statements on why it is having difficulty producing a financial accounting of the state’s […]
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Baker administration remains vague on UI holdup
DESPITE GROWING pressure from Republican and Democratic legislators, the Baker administration is continuing to offer vague statements on why it is having difficulty producing a financial accounting of the state’s […]
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Senate showdown pits family roots against Boston councilor
ANTHONY D’AMBROSIO SAYS he’s the “anti-establishment” candidate for state Senate, calling out the failures of Beacon Hill leadership to which he says his opponent, Lydia Edwards, is tied. Edwards scoffs […]
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Grid operator nervous about energy constraints
THE HEAD OF THE New England power grid said on Monday that energy supply constraints in the region continue to make him nervous, and he said the situation has been […]
Posted inThe Codcast
What does Baker’s exit mean for Mass. politics?
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker that he won’t seek a third term shakes up the Massachusetts political landscape in a way that few decisions by a single officeholder could […]
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What does Baker’s exit mean for Mass. politics?
THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY Gov. Charlie Baker that he won’t seek a third term shakes up the Massachusetts political landscape in a way that few decisions by a single officeholder could […]
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What does Baker’s exit mean for Mass. politics?
THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY Gov. Charlie Baker that he won’t seek a third term shakes up the Massachusetts political landscape in a way that few decisions by a single officeholder could […]
Posted inEconomy
SJC case could upend franchise laws
QUESTIONS ABOUT how to classify workers have been lingering for years over industries as diverse as ride-hailing and construction. Now, add franchise convenience stores to the list. The Supreme Judicial […]
Posted inOpinion
Life lessons from my dad and my dog
THANKSGIVING WEEK was a painful one for me. In the course of four days, I lost my dog and my dad. A week that was supposed to be filled with […]
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Every electron is not neutral
WE NEW ENGLANDERS have a spectacular opportunity to move rapidly from polluting fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy. This transition will benefit us all: It will slow climate change, reduce […]
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ARPA spending bill finally heads to Baker
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE IT LOOKS A LOT DIFFERENT from the bill he proposed, but Gov. Charlie Baker finally has on his desk a version of legislation doling out billions […]
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State tax revenues keep heading higher
State tax collections kept humming along in November, with revenues coming in nearly 14 percent above last year and nearly 9 percent over the projections on which this year’s budget […]
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Demand for housing assistance accelerating rapidly
It is clear that pandemic-related struggles made it harder for many people to pay rent, even as eviction moratoriums helped them stay in their homes. A report released this week […]
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Demand for housing assistance accelerating rapidly
IT IS CLEAR that pandemic-related struggles made it harder for many people to pay rent, even as eviction moratoriums helped them stay in their homes. A report released this week […]
Posted inPolitics
Senate Dems move Rollins nomination forward
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE DEMOCRATS IN THE US SENATE took a major step forward toward confirmation of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins to become the next top federal prosecutor […]
Posted inTransportation
Neal flexing muscles for east-west rail
US REP. RICHARD NEAL on Thursday signaled that he intends to use his considerable clout in Congress to deliver significant infrastructure funds for Massachusetts, particularly his personal priority — east-west […]
Posted inOpinion
Why I like Baker’s political playbook
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER’S announcement opting against an unprecedented third term in the corner office was handled in the same manner he has led the Commonwealth: thoughtful, human, calm, and without […]
Posted inOpinion
‘Build Back Better’ must preserve housing provisions
BUYING A HOME in Mattapan is hard. Prices are high and inventory is low. The same is true throughout the greater Boston area. And if you are a person of […]