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Trump Administration Eyes Worcester Housing Program as Model for Reform
Trump administration housing officials are examining Worcester’s A Better Life program as a model, with a focus on work requirements and self-sufficiency.
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MBTA Admits State’s Electric Bus Mandate May Be Unrealistic
MBTA officials say the state’s electric bus mandate may be unrealistic, citing high costs, limited supply, and risk of service cuts.
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Opinion: A Simple Building Code Change Could Lower Housing Costs in Massachusetts
An architect argues Massachusetts’ building code is driving up housing costs and limiting supply, making the case for allowing single-stair apartment buildings.
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House Republicans Have a Big Decision in 2027 After Brad Jones Retires
Massachusetts House GOP Leader Brad Jones will not seek reelection, opening a leadership fight between moderate and conservative factions on Beacon Hill.
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Liberal Writer Urges Ed Markey to Step Aside
A liberal writer argues that Sen. Ed Markey should step aside, citing age and the need for a new generation of leadership in Congress.
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Business Leaders: Massachusetts Should Require End-of-Course Exams for High School Graduation
Massachusetts business leaders argue the state should require end-of-course exams as part of new high school graduation standards after voters eliminated the MCAS diploma requirement.
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Massachusetts Senate Turns To Court In Bid To Block Beacon Hill Reform Ballot Questions
The Massachusetts Senate voted to ask the Supreme Judicial Court for guidance on ballot questions that would subject lawmakers to public records laws and reform legislative stipends, drawing criticism from transparency advocates who say Beacon Hill is resisting accountability.
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Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Question Could Cut $300 Billion From Property Values, Report Says
A new Tufts analysis warns a Massachusetts rent control ballot question could wipe out $300 billion in property values and reduce local tax revenue, forcing cities and towns to cut services or raise taxes.