Transportation secretary gives ‘unfiltered’ take on challenges
Tibbits-Nutt looking at many revenue options, including border tolls
The secretary said speeding is a problem on Massachusetts roadways because law enforcement officials aren’t writing enough citations.
The Codcast
Commonwealth in depth
Beacon Hill is eyeing utility bill equity upgrades
Bigger discounts for low-income ratepayers and new discounts for moderate-income ratepayers under consideration
BY THE NUMBERS
Mass. residents say ‘immigration/migrants’ top issue facing state
Support for housing migrants in the emergency shelter system is slipping
Mass. poll finds likely voters lean more to Biden, echoing national trends
Results highlight turnout challenge Trump may face nationally
Audit-the-Legislature ballot effort sees slim majority support
Large number hasn’t made up their mind on issue, according to new poll
Majority of Mass. voters believe 2024 election could lead to violence
Most also see political tensions as very bad or constituting a crisis
House budget plan seeks major boost in MBTA funding
Even so, funding for low-income fare is less than what T says it needs
MBTA board approves low-income fare
Tibbits-Nutt unexpectedly rolls premium RIDE service into program
MBTA hits ‘reset’ on deal with subway car manufacturer
Waives penalties, agrees to pay $148m more to speed up delivery
MBTA Communities panel splits over state vs. local control
Lawmaker, local Quincy official debate where to draw the line
Political Notebook: MBTA panel clash | A fare deal | Call him Charlie
In Quincy, a clash over MBTA Communities Law
Milton says Campbell overstepping on MBTA Communities Act
Town also challenges designation as a ‘rapid transit community’
State exit from Holyoke puts spotlight on mixed takeover record
Researchers find more positive outcomes in Lawrence, Springfield
Holyoke schools poised to exit state receivership
District would be first to see state oversight end
SJC gives life to complaints of Tufts tenured faculty
Refers case to lower court to explore specifics of tenure promises
Magical eclipse created temporary solar power void
Grid operator substituted electricity from natural gas, imports
Campbell takes another swipe at electricity retailers
Says they saved customers money, but not enough
New Bedford mayor’s take on offshore wind bids
A lot to like, but also some concerns, including Trump
Markey, Warren do tag team on Steward’s de la Torre
Leave empty chair at hearing for health care CEO
Judge orders temporary receivership for Boston nursing home
State says understaffing endangered elderly residents
When hospitals make bad neighbors
Researchers explore the ‘paradox’ of medically overserved communities facing worse health outcomes