Baker: Policies Must Align With Future Of WorkInstead of laying out a detailed policy agenda, Baker's remarks revolved around how Massachusetts has and continues to respond to the pandemic. He offered no further glimpses into the budget...WBUR News1 hour ago
New Zoning Reform Tied to School IntegrationWarning that some Bay State schools remain deeply segregated along race and class lines, speakers including Black and Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Chynah Tyler touted a provision signed into...Edify1 hour ago
Lottery Sales, Profits Rising During PandemicHaving survived three months of depressed sales at the outset of the pandemic, the Lottery appears to have not only stabilized but found a new footing.Bostonomix1 hour ago
Mass. Working To Educate Prisoners About Getting The Coronavirus VaccineIn the first week of vaccinating Massachusetts prisoners against the coronavirus, more than 1,400 people held in state prisons have gotten the shot, but advocates say more education may be...PlayWBUR News04:502 hours ago
Boston City Council Considers Proposal To Suspend Special ElectionBoston city councilors heard a range of arguments -- mostly in favor -- of a home rule petition filed by Councilor Ricardo Arroyo to suspend a special mayoral election this...WBUR NewsJan 26, 2021
As Lawmakers Plan Vote On Climate Bill, A Showdown With Baker Seems LikelyEmission reduction targets are a major sticking point between the Legislature and the Baker AdministrationEarthwhileJan 26, 2021
Schilling, Clemens Shut Out Of Hall Of Fame AgainSchilling, a right-handed ace who won three World Series titles, finished 16 votes short of the 75% threshold necessary for enshrinement. He got 71.1% percent this time after coming up...WBUR NewsJan 26, 2021
TRANSCRIPT: Gov. Charlie Baker's 2021 State Of The Commonwealth AddressGov. Charlie Baker will deliver the annual State of the State address Tuesday night at 7 p.m.PlayWBUR News05:34Jan 26, 2021
Data Points To Second Year Of College Enrollment DeclineCommissioner Jeffrey Riley said that early data suggest "similar potential drops in college enrollment" for this year's graduating seniors as were recorded in 2020. EdifyJan 26, 2021
How Biden's New Policies On The Pandemic, Education, And Criminal Justice Will Affect Mass.We asked WBUR reporters to dig into what changes are (or may be) coming under the Biden administration, and what they're watching.WBUR NewsJan 26, 2021
Satanic Temple Sues Boston Over Opening Prayer PolicyThe Salem-based group, which has lodged freedom of religion challenges nationwide, said Tuesday that the council's policy for its opening prayer is discriminatory.WBUR NewsJan 26, 2021
Boston Marathon To Be Held Oct. 11The 2021 marathon was postponed from its annual spring date because of the pandemic, but will take place in the fall if the state regulations allow.WBUR NewsJan 26, 2021
Gyms, Movie Theaters, Museums Can Reopen In Boston On MondayBusinesses that are allowed to reopen will still be limited to 25% capacity.WBUR NewsJan 26, 2021
T Socks Away Savings, Pays $82M In Overtime While Trimming ServiceAfter another month of faring better financially than budgeted, the MBTA has set aside nearly $71 million in savings since the start of fiscal year 2021, though officials continue to...BostonomixJan 26, 2021
Baker Says Second Phase Of Vaccine Rollout Starts Next Week, But Experts Still Worry About SupplyFor more on this, WBUR's Morning Edition was joined by Michael Curry. He’s president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and serves on the state’s COVID...PlayCommonHealth04:55Jan 26, 2021
Storm Brings A Few Inches Of Snow Tuesday, More Possible In The Next WeekA weather system will move into the region Tuesday afternoon, bringing a burst of light snow and preventing a record-low snowfall for the month of January.PlayWBUR News01:59Jan 26, 2021
Local EPA Staffers Look Forward To Life With BidenEPA region 1 staffers look forward to discussing climate change and environmental justice openlyPlayEarthwhile02:43Jan 26, 2021
Vaccines Will Take Months To Slow Down The Pandemic. Until Then, Mask UpVaccines may one day help us bring the pandemic to an end, but they won’t do much to lower COVID deaths for the next few months. A new analysis finds...CommonHealthJan 26, 2021
8 Early Ed Sites Aim To Test 400 Per DayEarly education providers in Massachusetts will soon be able to access COVID-19 testing at eight sites through a new state pilot program and will be able to order protective equipment...EdifyJan 25, 2021
WATCH LIVE: House Delivers Article Of Impeachment Against Trump To SenateThe U.S. House of Representatives is formally transmitting the article of impeachment against former President Trump to the U.S. Senate, setting the stage for the trial in that chamber the...WBUR NewsJan 25, 2021
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