Even though the state’s unemployment has dropped for the first time in more than two years, there is a looming problem with the fund used to pay unemployment benefits. It’s about to run out of money.
All four democratic candidates sparred over environmental issues at a forum sponsored by the Environmental League of Massachusetts. It looked at everything from green jobs to culling seals.
Martha Coakley uses recycled paper in her Senate campaign. Stephen Pagliuca has a composter. Alan Khazei uses a hybrid car for his campaign. Michael Capuano claims he’s earned enough “green” points to drive a Humvee for the rest of his life and still come out on top.
Those were just a few of the green habits [...]
On Tuesday, beginning at 12 noon, Boston University hosts a debate of the U.S. Senate candidates about the environment and the “green” economy. WBUR is streaming live video stream of the debate, courtesy of Boston University’s College of Communication.
BOSTON — A Web site devoted to following the Senate race is creating buzz and some concern among political watchers and the campaigns. The site is part blog, part news, part press releases from the candidates. And it’s all run by a person who refuses to reveal his identity.
Massachusetts is home to some of them most recognized ice cream brands in the nation. And Boston has one of the highest per-capita consumption rates of ice cream. But do we have room for more? A new Taunton-based company thinks we do.
Attorney General Martha Coakley has launched her second TV ad in this campaign and again it seems to be directed at women. The focus is on keeping children safe.
Question No. 28 asks the voters interviewed to tell them when the special election is. And guess what? Only 7 percent of the Democrats polled got it right — Dec. 8.
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said she is behind Rep. Michael Capuano because he has a “proven record of standing up for progressive values and what he believes is right.”
BOSTON — As attorney general, Martha Coakley has made many decisions that affect citizens in the commonwealth. But the one with the most breadth of coverage and potential impact is one you don’t hear her talk about on the campaign trail: choosing to settle the criminal case against the contractors of the big dig for $458 million, instead of going to trial.
Abortion and health care are dividing some of the candidates in the race for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy’s seat.
BOSTON — Development has emerged as a major issue in Boston’s mayoral race. And nowhere in the city is the promise of urban renewal — and the disappointment — more evident than the Seaport. Building projects are moving at a glacial pace and city planners say the area won’t be completed for another 30 years.
A second look at some of the facts and exaggerations from the Democratic Senate candidates in Monday night’s debate.
BOSTON — Recommendations made Wednesday call for new measures in order to cut the state’s drop out rate in half. But, what it doesn’t say is how much the programs will cost and where the money will come from.
BOSTON — About 10,000 students across Massachusetts drop out of school each year. On Wednesday, the Graduation and Dropout Prevention and Recovery Commission is issuing its recommendations to slash that number in half over the next five years.
BOSTON — In a memo, The New York Times Co. said the paper had “significantly improved its financial footing” and was no longer up for sale. Many employees said they felt a sense of relief, but not much surprise.
BOSTON — Federal prosecutors have added extortion to the list of charges facing former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi in connection with an alleged public corruption scheme.
BOSTON — City Year co-founder Alan Khazei says his career as a social entrepreneur has prepared him for his run for the Senate. Critics say it’s a weakness because he lacks political experience.
BOSTON — Even as the New York Times says the Boston Globe’s improved finances are making a sale less urgent, there are still two interested bidders with very different approaches to journalism.
BOSTON — We take a closer look at one candidate and what his business background says about him. Stephen Pagliuca is new to politics and much of his experience is in the business world with private companies.
