“When people are using them, they're not doing it where people can see it, and they're doing it in a place where they definitely can't die.”
Anticipating New Governor, Somerville Hopes To Advance Plans For Supervised Injection Site
Charlie Baker
THC PSA: Governor, AG, Treasurer Seek Applicants for Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board
The body will consult with the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development as EOHED administers the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund
Unfare? Transit Advocates Question Costly MBTA Study To Determine New Fare Structures
Under lame-duck Baker, agencies “still not asking questions like ones we might ask—they're making an assumption that fares will continue to be a large portion of revenue.”
Mass Election Analysis: A Coronation, a Mud Bath, and Some Solid Bouts
Now that Massachusetts has dispensed with primary-season niceties, can an ugly general election get the state's political blood flowing?
Internal Emails Show How MBTA Sought To Market “Safe,” “Good” Trains As System Failed
Politically-connected marketing firm wanted to get people “excited to take the T again.” An official replied, "I am not sure people are ‘excited’ to take the T."
State Wire: Massachusetts Ranks #1 in Child Well-Being
Governor Signs Bill to Improve Children's Mental Health
Governor’s Council Weighs Controversial Parole Board Renomination
Colette Santa’s hearing brought out two supporters and 10 in opposition who testified about her performance on the board in the past five years
Bay State Gas Providers Pay Up
Campaign contributions surged from the state's gas providers to a key legislator amid climate negotiations. Plus, Eversource enters the governor's race.
The T Will Stay Broken Because Poor and Working People Are Seen As Expendable
If Charlie Baker had to ride the train on Friday they would have it fixed by Thursday
As trains broke down, the MBTA’s million-dollar marketing campaign kept running
Payments to politically-connected firm for positive safety messaging continued through multiple public transit calamities
