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The man behind the clipboard: How one Brookline resident quietly shapes which questions appear on ballots across Massachusetts 

April 28, 2026
by BU News Service

Ballot proposal for income tax cut sparks debate

April 27, 2026
by BU News Service

In 7-0 vote, school committee passes $1.73 billion budget

April 27, 2026
by BU News Service

Haitian TPS uncertainty puts pressure on Mass health care sector

April 19, 2026
by BU News Service

Advocates and lawmakers at odds over transparency ballot questions

April 19, 2026
by BU News Service

Lawmakers argue stipend reform at public hearing

March 27, 2026
by BU News Service

Bump Stock Legislation in Effect Today

February 1, 2018

Minimum Wage Increase Advocates Make Their Case on Beacon Hill

January 31, 2018

Low- and Middle-class Families Key to State’s Electric Vehicle Goals

December 4, 2017

Last Effort Made to Stop Berkshire Museum’s Plan to Sell Artwork

November 13, 2017
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Civic Engagement, Energy Storage Priorities for Massachusetts’ Youngest Legislator

November 10, 2017
marijuana

Hanover Adapts to Medical Marijuana Dispensary After Voting Against Recreational Sales

November 10, 2017

Taking Sides on Timing of Sealing Criminal Records

November 5, 2017

Amazon Pitch: Benefits of Boston, But No Hassles

November 2, 2017

Senate Leaders Push Bill for Criminal Justice Reform

October 16, 2017

Acton Senator’s Ranked-Choice Voting Bill Sees Sizable Support in Hearing

October 15, 2017

Norfolk Lawmaker: Gas Detector Bill Could Save Lives

October 15, 2017

Retiree Activists Voice Opposition to Lyons’ Pension Reform

October 15, 2017

Worcester Lawmakers Take Sides on Dental Care Bills

October 15, 2017

Mass. Candidates Want Campaign Funds Allowed Toward Child Care

October 15, 2017

Report Shows MetroWest Residents Dissatisfied with Mass. Transportation

October 10, 2017

Framingham Rep Pushes Bill to Protect Immigrants

October 10, 2017

State Sen. Harriette Chandler Proposes “Plan B” for Women’s Rights, DACA Tuition Break

October 8, 2017

Will the Legislature OK Thanksgiving Day Liquor Sales?

October 5, 2017

Lawmakers Hear From Students, College Officials on Cutting Higher Ed Costs

October 4, 2017

Eldridge Wants Commission to Study Correctional Facility Suicides

October 4, 2017

Garry Bill Targets Falsities In Political Ads

September 26, 2017

Women Still Lag In Winning Office In Massachusetts

May 14, 2017

Legislators Fast-Tracking Bill to Allow Cawley Site for Lowell High School

May 14, 2017

Wage Theft Bill Seeks to Crack Down on Growing Problem

May 14, 2017

State Lawmakers Look to Allow More Eye Doctors to Treat Glaucoma

May 11, 2017

New online sales tax to
take effect July 1

May 5, 2017

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Fills Loopholes in State and Federal Law

April 25, 2017

Massachusetts Lawmakers Call for Stop to Inhumane Pet Sales

April 7, 2017
marijuana

Marijuana and the Brain:
What Do We Know?

April 7, 2017
recreational marijuana

Recreational Marijuana Industry Poised for Takeoff

April 3, 2017

Confusion Surrounds Implementation of Recreational Marijuana Law

April 2, 2017

Officials Say State Must Address Runaway MassHealth Costs

March 27, 2017

Massachusetts Lawmakers
Consider Single-Payer Plan Amid GOP Efforts to Replace ACA

March 20, 2017

Massachusetts Considers Year Round Daylight Saving Hours

March 15, 2017

Lottery Formula a Bad Bet?

March 7, 2017

Fluoridation Remains a Complicated Matter for Worcester

February 27, 2017

Opioid Death Rate Slowing

February 27, 2017

WPI Student Caught in Travel Ban Returns

February 4, 2017

Massachusetts October Job Report

November 21, 2016

For SouthCoast Progressives, Worries Surface Over Trump Presidency

November 21, 2016
marijuana

Question 4 — ‘Stoned Drivers’ At Heart Of Legalized Pot Issue

November 7, 2016

Statehouse Report: How Would The State Regulate Eggs?

November 7, 2016

Statehouse Report: Question 2 — Who Pays The Costs?

November 7, 2016

Statehouse Report: First Comes Pot, Then Comes The Regulations

November 7, 2016
recreational marijuana

Statehouse Report: Question 4 Makes It Harder For Officials To Just Say No

November 7, 2016

Statehouse Report: Question 3 — Egg Combatants

November 7, 2016

Statehouse Report: Question 1 — Who Wants More Gambling?

November 7, 2016
Slot Machines

Statehouse Special Report: Are Referendums Being Coopted On Question 1?

November 7, 2016

Area Lawmakers Support Early Prison Release For DiMasi

November 2, 2016

Enforcement Tops Worries Of Area Police Chiefs If Question 4 Passes

November 2, 2016
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