SECRETARY OF STATE William Galvin is predicting near-record turnout in Tuesday’s state primary election, amid a vast expansion of voting by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic. Galvin said Monday […]
Galvin predicts near-record turnout in Tuesday primary
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Somerville rep concerned about ‘draconian’ MassHealth asset recovery policies
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT allows states to recoup Medicaid costs after the deaths of patients who use the program. Estate recovery allows homes to be seized and sold to pay off […]
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Pods could become tipping point in education
PODS ARE POPPING UP everywhere, in all kinds of neighborhood but mostly in affluent places. These pods are a form of parental activism, parental choice during an extended crisis period […]
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In 4th Congressional District, echo of another race for a Kennedy seat
IT’S A CROWDED Democratic primary field for a rare open congressional seat in Massachusetts, one being vacated by a son of the state’s most storied political family. While that fairly […]
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School buses should go electric – here’s how
DEEP WITHIN Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan for creating a more resilient, sustainable economy is a proposal that deserves wider attention. Under the heading of “position[ing] […]
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A sensible plan for reopening Boston schools
NOW THAT THE Boston Public Schools have announced a delayed reopening of schools, let us examine a way for students to reintegrate into their schools with an emphasis on what […]
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Cancel political party conventions permanently
POLITICAL PARTY CONVENTIONS have finally adopted the advice parents have been giving children for ages — just be yourself. Since the 1970s, conventions have been pretending to be something they aren’t: […]
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Science says schools not ready to open in higher risk communities
TWO SEPARATE ANNOUNCEMENTS from the Baker administration last week underscore the total absence of a comprehensive statewide back-to-school plan that protects students, their families, and educators. On Thursday, Baker announced […]
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Baker defends emergency orders under Civil Defense Act
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER filed a court brief on Friday defending his use of a 1950 Civil Defense Law to declare a COVID-19 state of emergency, equating the virus to the […]
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MGM Springfield lays off 1,000 employees
MGM SPRINGFIELD is laying off 1,000 already furloughed employees as part of nationwide cuts by its parent company that resulted in 18,000 total layoffs on Friday. The workers have been […]
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Neal-Morse campaign arguments sound familiar
In 2018, Ayanna Pressley stormed to a Democratic primary victory over US Rep. Michael Capuano with the battle cry that change can’t wait. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse is now trying […]
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Neal-Morse campaign arguments sound familiar
IN 2018, Ayanna Pressley stormed to a Democratic primary victory over US Rep. Michael Capuano with the battle cry that change can’t wait. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse is now trying […]
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Safe havens key to fighting COVID-19
EARLIER THIS YEAR, Alex, a grocery store cashier in Boston, lost his apartment and moved into a small home shared by his parents and his brother’s family. When Alex’s brother […]
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Public higher ed staff, resources being cut
A correction has been added to this op-ed. MASSACHUSETTS AGREES that public higher education has always been one of our calling cards, providing access to high-quality learning for students from […]
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Healey sues Trump over immigrant ed aid
MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL Maura Healey sued the Trump administration on Thursday seeking to block a rule barring colleges and universities from using federal stimulus money to provide financial aid to certain immigrant college students. “This is yet […]
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Baker, a Republican, continues push for Democrats
REPUBLICAN GOV. Charlie Baker continued his push for Democrats on Thursday, personally sending out a tweet endorsing US Rep. Richard Neal in his primary fight with Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse […]
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Chelsea’s COVID-19 situation worsens; decision time for Rivera
OVERALL, the state’s COVID-19 status changed very little over the last week, but nevertheless there were some interesting stories tucked inside this week’s town-by-town breakdown. The numbers indicate Lawrence Mayor […]
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Could heavy-handed approach to campus partying be counterproductive?
The coronavirus pandemic is reshaping the most basic aspects of social life at college — playing Cards Against Humanity in the common room with a few friends, or going off […]
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Could heavy-handed approach to campus partying be counterproductive?
THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC is reshaping the most basic aspects of social life at college — playing Cards Against Humanity in the common room with a few friends, or going off […]
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Angela Menino throws support behind Kennedy
GUSHING REVERENTIALLY ABOUT Boston’s longest serving mayor apparently only gets you so far. Eight days after Sen. Ed Markey said the vandalized statue of Christopher Columbus in a North End […]
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Casino slot revenues off to a strong start
GAMING IS BACK in Massachusetts and the casinos are open and ready for business and patrons appear to be ready, willing, and able to play. Plainridge Park reopened on July […]
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Promising results with early college programs
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE HIGHLIGHTING NEW DATA showing greater academic success among high school students who take college courses, education experts called Wednesday for Massachusetts to continue investing in early […]
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New England needs to go all in on offshore wind
THIS WEEK, the Environmental League of Massachusetts launched a campaign to significantly increase the amount of offshore wind built off New England’s coast and deepen coordination in the region. We […]
Posted inEconomy
State judge blocks attempt to end eviction moratorium
A SUFFOLK SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE on Wednesday rejected a request by two landlords to suspend the state’s moratorium on evictions, saying the ban is not an “unreasonable exercise” of power. […]