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<p>Sam Mintz is currently the editor of <a href="https://brookline.news/">Brookline.News</a>, a nonprofit news website covering the Town of Brookline. Before moving back to the Boston area in 2021, Sam spent five years in D.C. covering Congress and federal agencies for Politico and E&amp;E News.</p>


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Coolidge Corner

Elections and Politics

Two Factions Square Off Over Housing Issues in Brookline Town Meeting Races

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Christian MilNeil

A black bus with the words "ELECTRIC BUS" on its side parks in a parking lot under a white charger, which is supported by a large steel mast arm that's cantilevered over the bus. In the background are some city buildings.

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Mass. Senate Passes Climate Bill With Mandates (But No Funding) for Electric Trains, Buses

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Bicycling

State House Update: The Latest on E-Bikes, Low-Income Fares, and Automated Enforcement Bills

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Transit Advocate Chris Dempsey Wants to Be Our Next State Auditor

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Bedford Town Meeting Narrowly Rejects Long-Planned Reformatory Branch Trail Upgrades

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Advocacy Opportunities

A Fix for Chronic Transit Funding Shortfalls Could Be Up To the Voters This Fall

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Advocates Rally for E-Bike Legislation at Mass. State House

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How Transportation Issues Could Shape the Race to Replace Gov. Charlie Baker 

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Governor Baker Files $9.7 Billion Transportation Bond Bill

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Kea Wilson

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STUDY: What A Lifetime of Car Ownership Costs — And Who Pays