LEAF THROUGH THE LIST of recipients of Massachusetts film tax credits and one name comes up year after year: the Connecticut Lottery. One might think the lottery, created by the […]
CT Lottery taps MA film tax credit
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And the young shall lead
When little movement occurred to change gun laws following the 2012 slaughter at Sandy Hook Elementary School, it was easy to become cynical about the idea that the country would […]
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Another entry in Suffolk DA’s race
THE RACE FOR Suffolk County district attorney is getting more crowded. Rachael Rollins, an attorney with a broad resume ranging from work as a federal prosecutor to general counsel to Massport […]
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Boston chamber calls for road, transit revenues
WARNING THAT CONGESTION in and around Boston is bringing the city to a standstill, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday called on state policymakers to come up with […]
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Congress must reject Trump cuts to college access programs
FOR THE SECOND year in a row, President Trump has put forth a federal budget proposal that sends a dangerous message about this administration’s priorities for the nation’s students. For […]
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Lawmakers should heed Parkland students’ call for reform
AS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS, we are united by our deeply held commitment to the health, wellness, and safety of our students. That commitment encompasses our shared belief that students should not […]
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Underground power
Today’s quiz: What do New England coastal regions and the Caribbean islands have in common? The answer is simple – weather. Sort of. It’s actually more the impact of the […]
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Tufts officials explain their civics research
THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE is considering a bill (S. 2306) to enhance civic education. We are excited about its prospects and welcome the debate that the bill has provoked, including the […]
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Chandler backs regional rail, more RTA funds
Senate President Harriette Chandler indicated on Monday that she intends to use her new, temporary clout on Beacon Hill to push a transportation agenda that focuses attention on communities outside […]
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Chandler backs more funding for RTAs
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE AS SUPPORTERS OF THE PUBLIC bus system in her hometown worry about a “death spiral” in services, Senate President Harriette Chandler said Monday the Senate’s budget […]
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Time running short for N. Pass
NORTHERN PASS, the New Hampshire transmission line selected by Massachusetts as the winner of a clean energy procurement, is running out of time to win a key permit. The New […]
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Study gauges economic impact of offshore wind
MASSACHUSETTS WON’T GAIN MUCH economically by importing hydro-electricity from Quebec into New England, but a new report indicates the Bay State’s upcoming procurement for offshore wind will have a positive […]
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T notes: New Silver Line service launches April 21
THE FIRST MAJOR SERVICE EXPANSION at the MBTA since 2007 – an extension of Silver Line bus service (which currently runs between South Station and Logan Airport) to East Boston […]
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It’s silly season — and Warren has to play along
THE TALK ABOUT the 2020 presidential campaign seems to be kicking into gear — and it’s getting tiresome already. It’s not the effort to try to divine the dynamics of […]
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Next T fare hike likely in mid-2019
CLARIFICATION: Joseph Aiello, the chairman of the Fiscal and Management Control Board, on Tuesday called to clarify comments he made on Monday about when the board might have a discussion […]
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Episode 88: Smoke ’em if you got ’em
To listen to the state’s newest regulatory commission in its meetings, the tenor and terms, for the most part, are no different than hearings regarding oversight of most industries in […]
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The Codcast: Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em
To listen to the state’s newest regulatory commission in its meetings, the tenor and terms, for the most part, are no different than hearings regarding oversight of most industries in […]
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Tolls may be best way to deal with congestion
WHEN BOSTONIANS GET TOGETHER and engage in small talk the topics are predictable — sports, politics and of course the weather. But recently a new topic has risen to the […]
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Personalized learning is key to Mass. school success
HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, we stand on the pinnacle of education greatness. Recently, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education unveiled a new logo that highlights our well-deserved recognition as […]
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Forget gondolas, turn Silver Line Green
PERHAPS THIS WINTER’S SECOND 100-year flood will pour cold stormwater on the latest idea for fixing transportation in the Seaport District: running a gondola down Summer Street. Hopefully this idea […]
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Tracking hospital community investments
IN FEBRUARY, ATTORNEY GENERAL MAURA HEALEY released her office’s revised community benefit guidelines for hospitals and for HMOs—with scant media attention. This surprised the two of us a bit, as […]
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How does New Bedford compete against Boston?
What follows is an excerpt from New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s prepared remarks for his state of the city address on Thursday. OUR SUCCESS WILL DEPEND on our ability to think […]
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Mandating civics classes is a mistake
IN THEIR RECENT opinion piece in CommonWealth, Alan Solomont and Arielle Jennings argue for mandated civics education and “An Act to Promote and Enhance Civic Engagement,” a bill making its […]
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MIT: Fusion future 15 years away
MIT officials, with $50 million in initial private backing, estimate it will take 15 years to build a working prototype of a fusion power plant running on cheap, plentiful hydrogen […]