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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

Question 2: Looking at money and politics

November 5, 2018

If you have a problem at the Massachusetts polls, here’s what should you do

November 5, 2018
Green-Rainbow Party

Green-Rainbow candidates from Valley experiencing growing pains

November 5, 2018

Lottery boosts municipal revenues

November 5, 2018

Worcester Art Museum gets $600K grant to strengthen partnerships

November 4, 2018

County commissioner candidate stresses his Portuguese roots

November 4, 2018

What to Know About Ballot Question Three

November 4, 2018

What to Know About Ballot Question Two

November 4, 2018

What to Know About Ballot Question One

November 4, 2018

Transportation top priority for Mass. business leaders this election season

November 4, 2018

Longtime state Rep. Cabral still excited about development, social issues

October 24, 2018

Janson takes his quest for elective office to state rep race

October 24, 2018
recreational marijuana

NETA closer to selling retail pot after state OKs labs

October 23, 2018
Scott Lively

Is South Coast redder than rest of eastern Mass.?

October 22, 2018

Gaming Commission continues research on casino impact

October 21, 2018

How would Berkshires legislators spend the $1 billion state surplus?

October 21, 2018

Lowell HIV spike has DPH on offensive

October 20, 2018

Advocates come to Attleboro to defend transgender rights in public places

October 19, 2018

Commuters on the Attleboro rail line: Worse service, more money

October 18, 2018

Voter turnout remains low for New Bedford’s primaries

October 17, 2018

Boston lawmakers suggest using surplus to fix infrastructure, boost school funding

October 17, 2018

Shelved White House proposal to end Chinese student visas would have hurt Mass.

October 14, 2018

Lawmakers debate how to spend surplus

October 13, 2018
child marriage

Sen. Harriette Chandler pushing to end child marriages in Massachusetts

October 12, 2018
Kennedy

Kennedy serves up gourmet

October 11, 2018

Question 1: Battle of information over nurse staffing

October 11, 2018

Finding the buzz: Local beekeepers join call to ban the pesticides

October 6, 2018
marijuana

Worcester potential big player, but no rec marijuana shops until inspections completed

October 5, 2018
take back the hous

Western Mass. activists fan out across state lines for change in House

October 5, 2018

Massachusetts Gun Manufacturing Industry Thrives Despite Recent Shootings

March 27, 2018

‘Smart Gun’ Tech isn’t New, Nor are the Flaws and Political Obstacles

March 27, 2018

Massachusetts NRA Chapter Focuses on Mental Health, Fixing Gun Laws

March 27, 2018

Gun Safety Rallies in Worcester, Boston, Ashby, Other Towns on Saturday

March 27, 2018

How Can We Prevent Episodes of School Violence in Massachusetts?

March 27, 2018

Obtaining License to Carry a Firearm in Massachusetts May be Easier Than You Think

March 27, 2018

SERIES: Guns in Massachusetts

March 27, 2018

On Beacon Hill: There’s New PAWS for Concern with Alleged Animal Abusers

March 22, 2018

Opioid-Recovery Patients Urge Massachusetts Lawmakers to Improve Treatment Access, Funding

March 21, 2018

Students Push Lawmakers on Gun Control

March 20, 2018

Lawyers’ Groups Ask for $5M More for Civil Legal Aid Programs

March 19, 2018

Cannabis Cultivators Must Sell 70 Percent of Product in Order to Expand, According to New Regulations

March 6, 2018

New auto report: the future is electric

March 3, 2018

Budget Calls for Funds for Students Displaced by Hurricane Maria

March 3, 2018

Panelists say universities, private sector must work together to mitigate debt

March 2, 2018

Students, Advocates Push for Overhaul of Sex Ed in Mass.

March 2, 2018

Net Neutrality Repeal Increases Uncertainty in ‘Last-Mile’ Efforts

March 1, 2018

Worcester Polytechnic Researchers Tackle Self-Driving Vehicles as Legislators Examine Policy

February 28, 2018

Program That Helps Struggling Early Readers Needs Funding

February 27, 2018

Study: ‘Millionaire’ Tax Would Hurt Bay State

February 26, 2018

Chandler Will Remain Senate President Through 2018 Amid Rosenberg Investigation

February 8, 2018
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