State Senator Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow) has written an interesting op-ed about how the factors that allowed Donald Trump to become our president are closer than most people in the state realize: in Central and Western Massachusetts. He … [Read more...]

According to Masslive.com, the city of Boston's tourism chief, Kenneth Brissette, has been indicted and arrested on extortion charges. The reason? Because he and one other city official repeatedly advised a local music promoter that he … [Read more...]

No, I did not make a typo in my headline; the Pioneer Institute has just released a study that notes that most of Massachusetts' urban areas are struggling. This mirrors what the left-leaning MassInc has been saying for years. Although … [Read more...]

Is Massachusetts violating the Fair Housing Act? A Supreme Court decision today may clarify that. Massachusetts is a heavily segregated state. The Pioneer Valley (aka the Springfield Metro area, which encompasses Hampden, Hampshire, and … [Read more...]

Charlie Baker has once again demonstrated his lack of understanding of people who make less than $1 million a year. In an op-ed published on Masslive.com, Baker addresses homelessness. Although he correctly identifies the problem - we have … [Read more...]

In a prime example of allowing a fox to guard the hen house, Charlie Baker has hired James Peyser of the Pioneer Institute as the state Secretary of Education. Peyser was the architect in past Republican administrations of both charter … [Read more...]

I'm a little surprised that there hasn't been any mention of the state's current budget woes here on BMG. A deficit estimated between $325m (the governor) and $600m (Mass Taxpayers Foundation) seems to be forming. Maybe we should spend a … [Read more...]

I have been quick to point out the many ways this state has been neglecting its Gateway Cities, so I am happy to describe a way the state has potentially helped less prosperous Western Massachusetts recently. Since this is probably below … [Read more...]

The Springfield Republican wrote an article yesterday describing how Charlie Baker, in a visit to Worcester, voiced his support of Worcester's plan to put work requirements and a three to seven year time limit for families to be able to … [Read more...]

In another thread, I was asked for ways that I thought the state could help Springfield. It is difficult to describe Springfield’s problems succinctly. I can only offer my middle-class white perspective, but there are many other residents’ … [Read more...]