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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

Goldberg calls online lottery a ticket to growth

April 3, 2019

Boston takes step towards allowing electric scooters on streets

April 2, 2019

Women in bridal gowns, chains protest child marriage at the Statehouse

March 31, 2019

1-day liquor permit bill revisited to help nonprofits

March 26, 2019

Middleboro rail route is close to 100 percent design

March 25, 2019

Attleboro area authorities back request for $72M state housing budget

March 24, 2019

MetroWest, Milford area employer outlook a bit less rosy

March 23, 2019

Rausch leading charge on legislation to help homeless

March 22, 2019

Bill to ban tackling in youth football gains ground on Beacon Hill

March 21, 2019

Mike Rodrigues: The Westport centrist will now manage the state budget

March 20, 2019

Legislators eye stricter punishment for those who shoot at homes

March 19, 2019

Bill tackling head injuries calls for ban on contact before Grade 8

March 15, 2019

Local homeless shelters call on state for more funding

March 14, 2019

Are the stars aligned for enacting education funding reform?

March 13, 2019

Marketing marijuana: Industry experts weigh in on how to handle it in Massachusetts

March 12, 2019

Comerford launching webinar series on legislation, issues

March 11, 2019

Local delegation’s committee assignments and legislative priorities are set

February 27, 2019

Transit boards have a lot riding on state funding

February 26, 2019

Advocates hope for more funding for the state’s disabled populations

February 25, 2019

Go Red for Women supports North Attleboro heart disease survivor in the Statehouse

February 24, 2019

New lawmakers get committee assignments

February 23, 2019

Carey on constituents: “We’re here for them”

February 22, 2019

Lakeville Rep. Norman Orrall continues family legacy of public service

February 21, 2019

Legislators promote funding for civics education in 2020 budget

February 20, 2019
recreational marijuana

Cannabis Advisory Board votes on marijuana home delivery recommendations

February 19, 2019

Massachusetts at forefront of national climate change forum

February 19, 2019

State expects lane closures during proposed Prudential tunnel extension

February 18, 2019

Local politicians say Baker’s education plan is not enough

February 17, 2019

Lowell teen center stage at Statehouse anti-gang event

February 16, 2019

State group aims to increase affordable educational opportunities

February 2, 2019

Businesses rail against paid family leave program in hearing

February 1, 2019

Together, Kulik and Scibak close a chapter of western Mass. representation

December 23, 2018

Winter comes, homelessness for veterans still remain a problem

December 22, 2018

Massachusetts activists and legislators call for action in environmental policy

December 21, 2018

Regulators, attorney general won’t review recreational pot payments seen by some as going beyond state law

December 20, 2018

Massachusetts prepares for minimum wage to rise

December 19, 2018

Rep. O’Day pushes opioid tax bill in an ongoing fight against crisis in Massachusetts

December 18, 2018

Man of law: New state rep will switch from helping people by legal work to helping by making law

December 9, 2018

U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark to push for D.C. unity

December 8, 2018

Program offers free training for veterans by business-owning veterans

November 23, 2018

Hopkinton preps for new civics curriculum

November 20, 2018

Unstandardized prison removal procedures may contribute to excessive force, state lawmaker says

November 17, 2018

New Bedford and region tap a variety of sources to fund opioid programs

November 16, 2018

City commission votes to give Citgo sign landmark status

November 15, 2018
Green-Rainbow Party

Valley candidates help Green-Rainbow Party achieve official status — again

November 15, 2018
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Sen. Adam Hinds: Berkshire-NYC train plan needs marketing

November 7, 2018

Chandler pushes bill to prosecute female mutilation

November 6, 2018

A plan to promote growth and unsnarl traffic raises questions

November 6, 2018

Question 3 looks to repeal law on gender identity protection in public places

November 5, 2018

Civics education bill on Mass. governor’s desk

November 5, 2018
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