Ballot question in works for 2016 to ‘end Common Core’

Ballot question in works for 2016 to ‘end Common Core’

By Michael Norton

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON-As state education officials consider switching to a new exam that syncs up with national Common Core standards, activists and legislators are launching a ballot campaign with the goal of restoring the state's education standards from 2010.

$38.1 billion budget accord easily clears both branches
Massachusetts

$38.1 billion budget accord easily clears both branches

State House News Service

By Michael Norton and Andy Metzger

STATE HOUSE-Massachusetts lawmakers were quick to stamp their approval on a compromise $38.1 billion budget unveiled on Tuesday night, approving it on Wednesday afternoon by votes of 153-1 in the House and 31-5 in the Senate.

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