Gov Baker Stands Tall — Again
Last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker made a direct and decisive announcement that Massachusetts would participate in a multi-state effort to promote alternative…
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State Budget Priorities for Homelessness Are Needed
By Council President Leo Robinson The problem of homelessness in Massachusetts continues to be the number one problem among individuals and families…
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Spring Has Sprung….
Despite a relatively mild winter with limited cold and snow that suggested an early spring arrival, that expectation proved mistaken. A particularly…
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Trump Fails to Put Kids First in “America First” Budget
By Senator Sal DiDomenico President Donald Trump recently released his 2018 budget, outlining billions of dollars in cuts to vital governmental agencies…
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We Remember It Well…
The “it” we are referring to was the surprise April Fool’s Day snowstorm of 1997 — 20 years ago this week —…
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Hispanics Shouldn’t Over-Interpret Trump’s Election
By Gus West It’s safe to say that Donald Trump doesn’t have many fans in the Hispanic community. The real estate mogul…
Continue readingHappy St Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that brings a smile to everyone’s face — a day when everyone is Irish…
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Let It Snow, Let It Snow — Not
This week’s major snowstorm proved unwelcome despite the relatively mild winter we’ve experienced. By the time mid-March arrives, most of us are…
Continue readingRick Perry’s DOE Agenda: Cleaning House, Trump’s Clean Energy
By Merrill Matthews Former Texas Governor Rick Perry, now heading the Department of Energy, must contend with significant obstacles posed by bureaucratic…
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Massachusetts is No 1
A recent cover story in U.S. News & World Report ranked Massachusetts as the nation’s top state overall, which comes as little…
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