With multiple ongoing environmental fights in the state, our next governor will have major power to protect residents’ health and prosperity
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Mass Consultants Use Questionable Tools To Investigate Eviction Relief Applicants
“Instead of taking steps to further simplify the process, we are concerned that more investigation will delay or prevent eligible people from getting the help they need.”
Mass Is Still Gouging Prisoners On Phone Fees. Will Lawmakers Finally Change That?
“Even if they are providing the most rehabilitative programs available, it still wouldn’t be right to fund programs like that via the lowest income people.”
Baker, Lawmakers Extend Outdoor Dining, To-Go Cocktail Rules That Help Restaurants
It’s still an uphill battle for establishments, but the extensions should prove helpful
INNOVATIVE REENTRY: THE FOCUS OF THOMAS KOONCE’S PAROLE HEARING
“Today I am in support of a brother and friend who has been the most influential person in my life.”
EVERSOURCE’S EAST BOSTON SUBSTATION: “THIS IS A POWER PLAY”
City councilor and state Sen. Lydia Edwards on the planned electrical substation in East Boston and the proposal to halt its construction
FREE TOURS AT THE NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM
Women will be admitted for free on International Women's Day
TRANSIT ROUNDUP: WU WALKS THE WALK ON TRAIN, PLUS LICENSES FOR ALL
“The House passage of the Work and Family Mobility Act moves all state residents toward greater road safety, improved security, better public health and a more vibrant economy.”
AFTER NEARLY 10-HR HEARING, GOV COUNCIL SIGNALS KOONCE WORTHY OF COMMUTATION
“Of particular significance is that his rehabilitative efforts were done while he believed he was going to spend the rest of his life in prison.”
QUICK MASS POLITICS ROUNDUP: OFF TO THE RACES
Healey running for governor, Rollins running from no one