Adam Hinds

Senator, Massachusetts State Senate

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A new social contract on public safety

Criminal Justice/ Opinion

A new social contract on public safety

Criminal justice reform can strike the right balance

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THE MASSACHUSETTS SENATE recently passed a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill. It aims to improve public safety while reducing the size and cost of the prison system. More importantly, the bill is an opportunity for a new social contract related to public safety. In 2014, I started a program in Pittsfield working with youth at(...)

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Western Mass. needs regional economic development plan

Economy/ Politics/ Opinion

Western Mass. needs regional economic development plan

Initiatives could help close east-west divide -- and boost lagging state revenue

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THE MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET process demonstrates economic progress does not always create revenue for the Commonwealth. Total employment is eclipsing previous highs, unemployment rates are below four percent, and per capita state GDP is strong. Yet the state’s budget is difficult to balance and news stories about revenue shortfalls feel like waking up in Groundhog Day.(...)

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