McMurtry cleared in backside touch charge

If the touch occurred, it was unintentional, panel says

By Matt Murphy Massachusetts Legislature, Robert DeLeo 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE A SPECIAL COMMITTEE investigating whether Rep. Paul McMurtry violated the House sexual harassment policy concluded in a report Wednesday that there was “insufficient evidence” to support allegations that he inappropriately touched an incoming lawmaker at an orientation for freshmen legislators in December. The public report, a 15-page executive summary filed by House counsel(...)

Immigration

Healey joins Trump emergency declaration challenge

Says president may divert federal funds slated for Mass.

By Sarah Betancourt Immigration 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

ATTORNEY GENERAL MAURA HEALEY on Wednesday joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southern border, saying the declaration jeopardizes significant federal funding for the state. Healey joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general by signing on to an amended complaint filed by the California Attorney General’s(...)

Criminal Justice/ Transportation

Dialing up the road safety debate

Racial profiling concerns clash with proposed crackdown on cellphone use

By Andy Metzger Byron Rushing, cellphones, Charlie Baker, CW in Depth, racial profiling, texting 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

ROOTED IN ONE of the most abominable facets of the nation’s past, racial profiling remains a risk today for drivers of color. At the same time, the havoc caused by motorists distracted by smartphones, a triumph of ingenuity and engineering, presents a uniquely modern hazard on streets and highways. Efforts to grapple with those two(...)

Arts + Policy/ Arts and Culture/ Education

Arts internships coming for Boston students

Bloomberg grant brings initiative for summer positions for high school seniors

By Michael Jonas 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

WHILE BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL students hear plenty of talk about opportunities in STEM fields, with good internships available that match them with employers in the region’s booming biomedical and tech industries, one important local sector – the arts — has long struggled to keep up when it comes to showcasing career pathways for young people.(...)

Economy/ State government

Women underrepresented at Mass. business groups

Lewis pushing bills mandating women on state, corporate boards

By Bruce Mohl Demographics, Economics, Massachusetts Legislature 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

A SURVEY OF THE TOP OFFICIALS and board members at 25 prominent business advocacy organizations in Massachusetts indicates women and people of color are under-represented. Women make up 51.5 percent of the state’s population, but they account for 28 percent of the business groups’ CEOs, 30 percent of their board members, and 18 percent of(...)

Guns

Students interrupt WBUR gun violence event

Say high-profile panel not addressing their concerns

By Sarah Betancourt Gun violence 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

“I APPRECIATE EVERY LEGISLATOR and law enforcement in the room, but none of you dodge bullets for a living.” That was said by a parent at WBUR’s CitySpace on Monday evening when a group of student activists interrupted a high-profile forum touting the strides Massachusetts has made in gun policy. High school students from Dorchester(...)

Politics/ State government

Correia wins race to replace himself

Fall River mayor survives -- for now

By Michael Jonas City Councilor Joe Camara, Fall River, Jasiel Correia, Will Flanagan 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

“I AM SPEECHLESS,” declared Jasiel Correia — and he wasn’t the only one. The 29-year-old Fall River mayor had just been recalled from office — and then re-elected to that post — in a single election, a stunning electoral push-me-pull-you move by voters that left the young mayor elated and observers scratching their heads. Under federal(...)

The Download

Correia wins race to replace himself

By CommonWealth Staff City Councilor Joe Camara, Fall River, Jasiel Correia, The Download, Will Flanagan 0 Comments Mar 13, 2019

“I am speechless,” declared Jasiel Correia — and he wasn’t the only one. The 29-year-old Fall River mayor had just been recalled from office — and then re-elected to that post — in a single election, a stunning electoral push-me-pull-you move by voters that left the young mayor elated and observers scratching their heads. Under(...)

Politics/ Opinion

Alice Paul still resonates in today’s Boston

What the NAACP convention means to Tanisha Sullivan

By Bruce Mohl The Codcast 0 Comments Mar 12, 2019

ON A SPECIAL LIVE EDITION of the Codcast, Jesse Mermell and Jennifer Nassour bridge the gap between women in the early 1900s, who were protesting for the right to vote, and today, when the struggle goes on in a different way. In the first segment of the podcast, Mermell and Nassour interview Tina Cassidy, the(...)

Education

Feds bust up ‘side door’ route into college

US attorney in Boston charges dozens in massive admissions scam

By Andy Metzger, Sarah Betancourt and Michael Jonas Higher Education and Adult Learning 0 Comments Mar 12, 2019

WITH A SLEW OF CHARGES that struck at the integrity of one of the key ladders to success, US Attorney Andrew Lelling on Tuesday attempted to break up a college admissions scam fueled by millions of dollars in bribes paid by wealthy, well-connected individuals from the worlds of business and entertainment. Dozens of people across(...)

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