Elections and Politics
Climate Chief Wants MassDOT To Start Treating the Climate Emergency Like an Actual Emergency
October 26, 2023
Billion-Dollar State Tax Cut Includes Expanded Deductions for Bike and Transit Expenses
The new law, which is effective retroactively to January 1, 2023, will let taxpayers deduct a much broader range of transportation expenses.
October 4, 2023
Housing Advocates Release Boston City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Several City Council incumbents haven't bothered to submit responses.
Early Voting Is Underway For Preliminary Municipal Elections
Preliminary elections will be held on September 12, 2023, and the voter registration deadline is September 2.
Breaking A Campaign Promise, Healey Admin. Denies Public Records Request for MBTA’s Repair Needs
Gov. Healey's efforts to hide the MBTA's repair needs are by no means the first time her administration has leveraged the weaknesses of the state's public records laws.
August 14, 2023
Legislature’s Budget Compromise Includes Big Funding Increase for Regional Transit Authorities
The proposed budget includes dedicated funds to continue fare-free service at the state's regional transit authorities and a new discounted fare program for low-income riders at the MBTA.
July 31, 2023
