

Fall 2016


Economy/ Environment/ Politics
Dysfunctional DCR tries to be smarter landlord
Underfunded, understaffed agency struggles to raise the rent
By Colman M. Herman and
Bruce Mohl
DCR, Growth and Development, State Government
3 Comments

Turning around New Bedford
Mayor Jon Mitchell’s game plan for his Gateway City
By Bruce Mohl
Gateway Cities, Growth and Development, Municipal Government, Taxes and Budget Issues
0 Comments

Youth movement
At 22, Solomon Goldstein-Rose is poised to claim a House seat
By Linda Enerson
Massachusetts Legislature, State Government
0 Comments

Can Elizabeth Warren legislate?
If Dems do well, she’ll have to put policy ahead of politics
By Shawn Zeller
Elections, National Politics, Presidential Election, Sen Elizabeth Warren
1 Comment

Charter showdown
A charter school leader and teachers union president debate the ballot question
By Jon Clark and
Richard Stutman
Ballot Question, Charter schools, Elections, Elementary and Secondary Education
52 Comments

The missing piece of education reform
Leadership by superintendents and principals is key
By Edward Moscovitch
Charter schools, Education Reform Act, Elementary and Secondary Education, State Government, Taxes and Budget Issues
2 Comments

Why Trump’s performance matters in Mass.
Clinton expected to win, but her victory margin could influence legislative races
By Brent Benson
Elections, Massachusetts Legislature, National Politics, Presidential Election
0 Comments

Baker’s big health care move
Revamping MassHealth offers great potential — and great risks
By John E. McDonough
Charlie Baker, Health Care, Medicaid, Medicare, State Government, Taxes and Budget Issues
0 Comments

The toughest mile
State provides funding to wire rural towns for internet
By Jack Sullivan
Economics, Growth and Development, State Government, Technology
2 Comments