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Last night: A course correction

November 8, 2017 By Charley on the MTA

We'll start elsewhere ... In spite of some last-minute panic and unnecessary gaffes by the top-line candidate, Virginia had a smashing night for Democrats, crushing the ambitions of racists, neo-Confederates, homophobes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: #bosmayor17, bospoli, Lydia Edwards, maine, marty-walsh, nj-gov, va-gov, virginia

New Leadership For Boston: Tito Jackson For Mayor

November 4, 2017 By jamaicaplainiac

(While I’m promoting this post as being of general interest, this shouldn’t be seen as a BMG endorsement in this race - Charley) Boston is at a crossroads. Tuesday's election is fundamentally about what kind of city we want this to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor, User Tagged With: bospoli, boston, BPS, education, election, housing, marty-walsh, mbta, Tito Jackson

Marty Walsh’s Coakley moment

September 22, 2017 By Charley on the MTA

And on such a day ...   #MBTA #RedLine: Shuttle buses btwn Park St & Ashmont. Braintree branch service is running btwn Braintree & JFK/UMass https://t.co/LlyGZqgQLZ pic.twitter.com/zqMY0w8BZb — MBTA (@MBTA) September 22, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: #bosmayor, amazon, bospoli, marty-walsh, mbta

Legacy of Long Island homeless in #bospoli

September 11, 2017 By Charley on the MTA

I don't live in Boston, though obviously like everyone else in the area I'm affected by decisions made by the mayor and city council. I won't be taking a side in the mayoral race; but the preliminary election is nigh upon us, September … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: #bosmayor, bospoli, boston, hiv/aids, homeless, homelessness, marty-walsh, Tito Jackson

Planned Parenthood Voter Guide for the Boston Municipal Elections

August 27, 2013 By Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund

For the first time in twenty years, Boston residents will select a new mayor this fall. A vigorous city council race is also underway.  With crowded, dynamic fields, it is essential that voters get the most useful, transparent information … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ayanna-pressley, bospoli, boston, city-council, education, health-care, jack kelly, mayor, planned-parenthood, politics, vote, voter guide

Election to replace Chuck Turner will go ahead as scheduled

February 7, 2011 By David

Globe: A federal judge today cleared the way for Boston to hold a special election next week to fill the City Council seat left vacant when Chuck Turner was thrown out of office. Chief US District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf said the residents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bospoli, boston, chuck-turner

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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn't happen in Massachusetts due to 'red flag' laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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headlineoptics Headline Optics @headlineoptics ·
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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn’t happen in Massachusetts due to ‘red flag’ laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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massfiscal Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance @massfiscal ·
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“Overall, nearly 57,000 more people moved out of Massachusetts between July 2021 through July 2022, according to previously released census data, one of the highest rates of domestic migration in the nation.” #mapoli

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/boston/mass-losing-residents-to-other-states-census-data-shows/article_7597cc14-ce31-11ed-a24c-6b3bc379e98a.html #mapoli

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jonathancohn Jonathan 'Boo and Vote' Cohn @jonathancohn ·
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"Of those, 94% have no expiration dates, the panel noted in it's latest report. At least 80% of the tax expenditures were approved prior to the 1990s, they said." #mapoli https://www.eagletribune.com/news/few-state-tax-breaks-have-sunset-dates/article_fe344606-cf21-11ed-97a8-5f9daacb2b50.html

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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
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Travel nurses fill a gap but also create problems - CommonWealth Magazine https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/travel-nurses-fill-a-gap-but-also-create-problems-commonwealth-magazine/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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lisakashinsky Lisa Kashinsky @lisakashinsky ·
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Morning, Mass. ☀️ Trump’s indictment is uncharted territory. But it’s fueling familiar divides among Republicans here. Who's reacting/what they're saying. Plus:
— Mariano previews House tax-relief package
— SJC backs Boston on vax mandate #mapoli #bospoli https://politi.co/3ZuiJW3

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