Charlie Baker

Baker, Polito wade back into local politics

Baker, Polito wade back into local politics

Endorse Republican in Attleboro mayoral race

By Colin A. Young Charlie Baker, Massachusetts politics 0 Comments Feb 7, 2023

STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE A MONTH AFTER they left office, former Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito are wading back into the political fray with endorsements of the Republican candidate running for mayor of Attleboro. Jay DiLisio has been serving as acting mayor of the Bristol County city since former mayor Paul Heroux,(...)

Five key elements of Baker’s legacy

The what and how of his investments with long-lasting impact

Baker’s take on the state Republican Party

GOP needs a makeover, just as he did after 2010 defeat

Baker administration fleshes out 2050 climate plan

Calls for major changes in electricity production, carbon sequestration

DOC accepts sweeping settlement on mental health care for prisoners

Rollins says agreement will make Mass. the ‘gold standard’

Shira Schoenberg

Santa comes early for offshore wind businesses

Baker administration gives out $180m in grants

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Super PAC with ties to Baker accused of breaking law

Pays $17,500 to resolve the campaign finance allegations

Baker nominates Jubinville for clerk magistrate

Governor’s Councilor, a Democrat, must be confirmed by colleagues

Shira Schoenberg

CLT chief accuses Baker of cowardice on Amirault pardons

Speaks out as tax-cutting group shuts down after 43 years

Charlie Baker to helm the NCAA

Two-term governor -- and one-time college hoopster -- will oversee 500,000 college athletes

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Baker talks politics on CNN

Says election showed voters aren't interested in extremists

Baker aide urges Avangrid to stay the course

Card supports existing contracts but pledges to bring parties together

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Baker again clashes with lawmakers on abortion-related law

Signs $3.76b economic development bill, vetoes crisis pregnancy campaign

Shira Schoenberg

Split-personality state GOP didn’t fare well

Party finds two wings are not better than one

Amore, Hodgson top beneficiaries of Baker-linked super PAC

CommonWealth Staff

Amore, Hodgson top beneficiaries of Baker-linked super PAC

So far, most of the money goes to Republicans

Baker open to Commonwealth Wind negotiations

But he says restarting the bid process is not an option

Baker signs bill curbing step therapy

Insurers limited in forcing patients to try cheaper drugs

Shira Schoenberg

Outside money pours into state auditor’s race

Super PACs linked to unions, Baker back opposing candidates

Baker leaving office, but still campaigning

CommonWealth Staff

Baker leaving office, but still campaigning

Using endorsements, super PAC to push his political brand

MBTA problems not affecting Baker popularity

Poll indicates governor not held responsible

Sen. Rausch facing challenge from Dooley in redrawn district

Rep. has Baker on his side; Healey staying out of race

Handful of progressives push change in tax cap

Want to limit size of refunds owed wealthiest taxpayers

Baker pardons four men for decades-old offenses

Most were for relatively minor charges

Shira Schoenberg

Report calls big chunk of tax cap funds ‘illusory’

Estimates refund amount inflated by at least $1.4b

Medicaid waiver makes money available for housing, nutrition

$67b agreement also supports primary care, behavioral health

Shira Schoenberg

Lessons learned from failed birth control law

Do’s and don’ts from Reproductive Equity Now

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Baker blames Washington, not DeSantis

Says Congress needs to fix ‘screwed up’ immigration system

Poftak sees T turning corner with Orange Line reopening

Baker downplays the need for additional funding

Baker presses forward with hefty tax cap refunds

Law calls for credits but governor prepares to send out checks