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“The fund not only fails at being transparent and accountable in how it spends its revenue, it misses the opportunity to create financial reports to improve management of the fund.”
Now we need to debunk Republican propaganda claiming the opposite and move on to win real higher-education reform
Because the current practice of “every outlet for itself” is absolutely failing to rebuild local news in the US
Inflation, economic instability, and the climate crisis affect all areas of the Commonwealth and require statewide solutions. One of the most effective solutions to address all three of these issues is one often missing from policymaker proposals: meaningful and equitable investments in public transportation.
The proposed $38,000 income floor for $250 checks is unfair during the ongoing economic crisis, contact your legislators today to demand they vote to eliminate it
But with your support we can bounce back fast!
The fairs aim to ensure that Black men are connected with city services and employment opportunities across City departments
The funding includes $14.6 million in affordable housing projects, $6.1 million in historic preservation projects, and $6.4 million in recreational use and open space projects
Applications for 2022's dining season are open
An update to COVID-19 practices in Boston
In creating vaccine equity plan, the Baker administration must listen to community voices
86 high schoolers will be active in civic engagement
Councilors Julia Mejia, Brian Worrell, and Council President Ed Flynn oversaw the launch
(Jackboots and torture and slaughter, oh my!)
The leader filed a text amendment
The initiative applies to indoor restaurants, bars, nightclubs, gyms, and entertainment venues
Addressing the COVID crisis stands as a chief concern
"Artists, organizers, and cultural workers" are welcome to participate in a 15 month long residency
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the first set, starting on Jan. 10
“Losing a vehicle, even temporarily, can have profound impacts on an individual and their family’s livelihood and economic stability.”
Having more leaders who are closer to the needs of the communities in the city will ensure that community needs are better met
Voters to decide on city budgeting powers, while establishment shills defend status quo
From the South End to the South Lawn, lawmakers continue to bungle their opioid response
"Decisions about when and how to reopen campuses, modalities of instruction, class size, tuition, campus services and facilities, staffing levels, and working conditions have been dictated not just by the human needs of those who work or those we serve, but by the bottom-line priorities of upper administrators."
From a change in climate to a campaign against climate change, here’s where the winds are blowing
“I believe an elected Boston School Committee will lead to greater community input and accountability."
There’s a multilateral effort to keep people housed in the city. What’s working? Who’s behind it? And what are they up against?
A proposed tweak to the regulations governing access to public records in Massachusetts could mean more fees for journalists and others who regularly request government records
Arlington Select Board meeting made a mockery of what it means to have an open, transparent and democratic Town government
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