WHEN MASSACHUSETTS ROLLEDÂ the dice in in 2011 and decided to join the casino bandwagon, it was certain that stories would eventually surface of lives ruined by the lure of legalized […]
Nangle arrest casts shadow on casino buy-in
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Nangle arrest casts shadow on casino buy-in
When the state rolled the dice in 2011 and decided to join the casino bandwagon, it was certain that stories would eventually surface of lives ruined by the lure of […]
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Grid secures future power commitments at low price
THE OPERATOR of New England’s power grid reported on Tuesday that it secured enough electricity to meet the region’s needs three years from now at the lowest price in 14 […]
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Kennedy’s rationale for run remains fuzzy
IN THEIR FIRST DEBATE, Rep. Joe Kennedy III tried to provide a rationale for his challenge to incumbent Sen. Ed Markey by suggesting his youth and energy could help lead […]
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Vineyard Wind facing lots of hurdles
A FEDERAL REGULATOR speaking at a conference in Boston on Tuesday posted a slide suggesting Vineyard Wind would be operational in 2023, but the company itself is not saying whether […]
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DeLeo calls Nangle allegations ‘serious and troubling’
HOUSE SPEAKER Robert DeLeo said Tuesday that the allegations against Rep. David Nangle, a member of his Democratic leadership team, are “serious and troubling and, if true, represent a significant […]
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One year in, Rollins takes stock
Reflecting on her first year in office, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins says one of the things she’s been most surprised at is how surprised some are about her […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Lowell rep arrested for misusing $70,000 in campaign funds
STATE REP. DAVID NANGLE, a Lowell Democrat and member of the Legislature’s Ethics Committee, was arrested Tuesday and charged with using his campaign account to pay for more than $70,000 […]
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One year in, Rollins takes stock
REFLECTING ON HER first year in office, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins says one of the things she’s been most surprised at is how surprised some are about her […]
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One year in, Rollins takes stock
Reflecting on her first year in office, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins says one of the things she’s been most surprised at is how surprised some are about her […]
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One year in, Rollins takes stock
Reflecting on her first year in office, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins says one of the things she’s been most surprised at is how surprised some are about her […]
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Coming T shutdowns present an opportunity
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER recently announced several upcoming weekday shutdowns of MBTA lines, with the most dramatic shutdowns coming to the Green Line. This short-term pain, long-term gain approach – relying […]
Posted inOpinion
Don’t forget about our roads and bridges
THE FRONT PAGES and television newscasts have dedicated much focus these last few years to the MBTA’s subway, trolley, and commuter rail lines. And rightly so, as public transportation by […]
Posted inOpinion
Hunger and the clean energy transition
TWO EVENTS that made the news recently caught my attention. Both highlight one of the most important challenges we’re tasked with solving as we commit to a cleaner energy future. […]
Posted inOpinion
Give 16-year-olds the right to vote
IN 1971, AFTER INTENSE youth advocacy, the United States lowered the voting age to eighteen through the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution. Although some people had advocated for decades […]
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ICE calls in reinforcements in Boston, other cities
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION tactical team members are on the ground in Boston, and are coordinating with the local division of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in immigration […]
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State suspending farm food benefits program
AT AÂ MONTHLY WINTER FARMERS market run by Roots Rising in Pittsfield, shoppers can buy apples, canned tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onions, and winter squash. A shopper using SNAP benefits can […]
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4 ideas for a transportation funding bill
MULTIPLE IDEAS are on the table for solving our transportation crisis of roadway congestion, underperforming transit, and the looming impacts of climate change. Key to Massachusetts’s future success will be […]
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My hunger strike yields some progress
LAST WEDNESDAY, I concluded a two-week-long hunger strike to spotlight public safety violations at the construction site of the Weymouth Compressor, a new fossil fuel facility planned for Boston’s South […]
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Many municipalities hit by cyber stick-ups
Dozens of Massachusetts municipalities have been targeted by ransomware attacks — cyberattacks on computer systems that are designed to extort money. A shocking investigation from NBC 10 Boston found that many […]
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Many municipalities hit by cyber stick-ups
DOZENS OF MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPALITIES have been targeted by ransomware attacks — cyberattacks on computer systems that are designed to extort money. A shocking investigation from NBC 10 Boston found that […]
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Baker signs law creating caregiver abuse registry
NICKY CHAN was attending a day program for people with intellectual disabilities when he was beaten by a caregiver. The caregiver was found not guilty in court, and there was […]
Posted inHealth Care
Mass. facing hit from proposed fed Medicaid changes
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE GOVERNORS AROUND THE COUNTRY, including Gov. Charlie Baker, are fighting the Trump administration over proposed changes to how the federal government reimburses states for Medicaid, seeking […]
Posted inHealth Care
Senate passes mental health bill
SEN. JULIAN CYR has struggled with anxiety and depression since childhood. As a boy who was gay, he was bullied in school, had panic attacks and developed an eating disorder. […]