Baker dismisses criticism of education board’s donation to charter group

Baker dismisses criticism of education board’s donation to charter group

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker called the controversy over a $100,000 donation made by Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Chairman Paul Sagan to a pro-charter school group a "nothing burger," dismissing calls for his handpicked chairman to resign.

"I think that's ridiculous," Baker told reporters after an afternoon meeting with legislative leaders at the State House.

Orr lends assist to marijuana anti-legalization drive
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Orr lends assist to marijuana anti-legalization drive

Evan Lips

BOSTON — Campaign finance records show that opponents of the November ballot initiative that seeks to legalize marijuana recently received an assist from arguably the most legendary player in Hub hockey history.

Retired Boston Bruin and National Hockey League Hall-of-Famer Bobby Orr, records show, donated $1,000 this summer to the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts.

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