Frank Baker trails incumbents in Boston’s at-large City Council race
Michelle Wu’s rout of Josh Kraft was the big news, but not the only noteworthy development.
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Boston City Council Fires Warning Shot Across Janey’s Bow
Council also set to hold reparations hearing for Black Bostonians. -
Mass. ‘Millionaires’ Tax’ Cruises Though The State House, Heads To Voters In 2022
The proposal would create a four percent surtax on incomes over $1 million. -
Former President Trump’s Enduring Threat To American Democracy
A new project from the Boston Globe explores the potential risks to American representative government and argues for key corrective reforms. -
The Inside Story: How Kim Janey Became Boston's Acting Mayor
One razor-thin vote in 2020 changed the course of Boston politics. -
Janey: Dennis White Out As Boston Police Commissioner
Superintendent-in-Chief Gregory Long to continue as interim commissioner for now. -
Local Control At Risk Under Redstricting Plans, Galvin Says
As local officials wait for the U.S. Census Bureau to provide community-specific population data, Secretary of State William Galvin said Monday that legislation to put Congressional and legislative redistricting ahead of local reprecinting would be "devastating" to city and towns, putting him at odds with voting rights advocates. -
With Janey's OK, Boston Moves Toward Giving The City Council More Budget Power
The measure now goes to the attorney general’s office for further review. -
Baker Boosts COVID Relief Money For Underfunded Communities, But Battle Over The Balance Remains
$109 million for Chelsea, Randolph, Methuen and Everett. -
Rancorous Allegations Fly As Janey Remains Mum On Police Commissioner's Fate
White calls for his ex-wife's internal affairs files to be made public. -
Race Against Time: Beacon Hill Tries To Extend Pandemic Emergency Laws
To-go cocktails, autumn outdoor dining and virtual public meetings could all disappear unless lawmakers act fast.
