Charter expansion backed by Bay State majority, poll shows

Charter expansion backed by Bay State majority, poll shows

BOSTON – A slim majority of voters support expanding the cap on charter schools in Massachusetts, a new poll shows.

The survey from the Western New England University Polling Institute suggests a proposed ballot question to allow up to 12 new charter schools or expansions each year would pass, if it is placed on the ballot in November.

Rules changes unlikely before July Republican convention
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Rules changes unlikely before July Republican convention

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three top Republican Party officials said Thursday they believe there's a consensus that the GOP should not propose rewriting rules about picking a presidential nominee before this summer's national convention.

Such a move could help shield party leaders from accusations by Donald Trump, other contenders and disgruntled, anti-establishment GOP voters that leading Republicans were conspiring to derail their candidacies.

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