BOSTON — A new campaign chaired by a Massachusetts General Hospital surgeon will oppose a potential ballot question seeking to decriminalize some psychedelic substances. After coming together “reasonably quickly” in the past week, as spokesperson Chris Keohan put it, organizers filed paperwork with state campaign finance regulators making their plans official to fight against the […]
Politics
Mass. Senate’s $57.9B budget proposal does not cover MBTA operating budget gap
Massachusetts Senate Democrats will take up a $57.9 billion budget later this month that does not close a projected budget gap at the MBTA, where officials expect the agency will run a more than $600 million operating deficit come the new fiscal year that starts in July.
Court rulings may force action on home equity theft
BOSTON — After a state judge ruled this month that Massachusetts law governing municipal home equity takings “requires Legislative correction,” a state senator who has filed a related bill for years said Monday that he was ready to start demanding roll call votes on his proposal. Members of the Legislature’s taxation panel began voting Monday […]
Sen. Cronin honored for impact on public health policy
FITCHBURG — Sen. John J. Cronin was recognized by the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians as the organization’s Legislator of the Year for Family Medicine during an event held at the UMass Club in Boston. “Sen Cronin’s understanding of the health care system as a whole, and his understanding and appreciation of the important role […]
Shannon O’Brien accuses Goldberg of using ‘anonymous witnesses’ as hearings stretch on
An attorney representing suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien accused Treasurer Deb Goldberg of “relying on anonymous witnesses” to build a case against O’Brien as the duo is set to stretch into a third closed-door meeting later this month.
Two candidates running for Shirley Select Board seat
SHIRLEY — Two candidates vying for a seat on the Select Board sparred over topics such as finances and infrastructure at a recent candidate’s forum hosted by SPACO, the town’s public access cable provider. The two candidates – Conservation Commission Chair Jennifer McGuinness and Finance Committee member Brian Hildebrant – discussed many of the most […]
