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Elections and Politics

What’s In Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal

Attorney General Maura Healey speaks at an event launching her campaign for governor outside the Maverick Blue Line station earlier this year.

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Three Things to Watch in Gov. Healey’s First Budget Proposal

Legislation

With Last-Minute Legislating, Roadway Safety Bill Finally Becomes Law

New Road Safety Law Stalled (Again) in the State House

Grecia White

electric cars parked on a one way street with electric charging stations along both sides.

Accessibility

Cities and Feds Work on Accessibility Guidelines for Curbside Car-Charging Stations

Cambridge Repeals All Minimum Car Parking Requirements for New Buildings

Front view of the Massachusetts State House with sunlight glinting off the gold dome at the top and a Massachusetts state flag at right.

Evidence Suggests That Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Will Improve Street Safety

The gold-plated dome of the Massachusetts State House against a blue sky, with the Massachusetts flag flying to the right of the dome in the foreground.

Gov. Baker Sends Traffic Safety Bill Back to Legislators With Objections to Safer Speed Limits and Passing Rules

<p>Sam Mintz is a Boston-based journalist covering transportation and energy policy. Before moving back to his hometown in 2021, Sam spent five years in D.C. covering Congress and federal agencies for Politico and E&amp;E News. He lives in Brighton, equidistant to stops on the B,C, and D branches of the Green Line.</p>


Sam Mintz

Bicycling

Legislature Approves Long-Stalled Traffic Safety Bill With Compromises on Bike Light Requirements

Environment

Last-Minute Legislation Legalizes (Some) E-Bikes, Axes Low-Income Fares, and Throws More Cash At EVs