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Christian MilNeil

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Elections and Politics

‘Double’ Meanings: What Gov. Healey’s 2025 Budget Proposal Means For the MBTA

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Equity

MBTA Plans to Offer Half-Priced Fares for Low-Income Riders Later This Year

A crowd of people in yellow flourescent safety vests stands behind a podium where the Massachusetts Governor is speaking. To her left is a poster that outlines the new wages and benefits for newly-hired bus drivers under the terms of a new labor deal, with a $30 per hour wage in bold lettering at the top.

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Gov. Healey Pledges to Double Operating Support for the T, Seek Replacement for Gasoline Taxes

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Highways

MassDOT Wins ‘Mega’ Grant for Sagamore Bridge Replacement

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Breaking A Campaign Promise, Healey Admin. Denies Public Records Request for MBTA’s Repair Needs

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MBTA Adopts ‘Historic’ New Labor Deal With Carmen’s Union

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Advocacy Opportunities

House Budget Proposal Would Shift More Funds From Highways to Transit

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Phil Eng

Former Long Island Transit Boss Phillip Eng Will Be T’s Next General Manager

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What’s In Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal

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2022 Maura Healey campaign launch at Maverick

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

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