Municipal Government

Baker (still) flying high

By CommonWealth Staff Charlie Baker, Civil and Constitutional Rights, Current Affairs, Higher Education and Adult Learning, MBTA, Municipal Government, Taxes and Budget Issues, Transportation 2 Comments Jul 18, 2017

It’s great to be on top. Just ask Gov. Charlie Baker. The Republican governor has maintained his No. 1 ranking in the latest Morning Consult poll showing America’s Most and Least Popular Governors. Baker clocks in with a 71 percent approval rating, with just 17 of state voters disapproving of his performance. His steady popularity(...)

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