More MCAS ballot question ads flood in ahead of election, Boston mayor ‘torn’ on MCAS stance

More MCAS ballot question ads flood in ahead of election, Boston mayor ‘torn’ on MCAS stance

The battle over the MCAS ballot question continued to heat up, with a new ad campaign joining the legions flooding televisions and the Boston mayor chiming in with her stance on the issue. “Massachusetts students attend the best-ranked schools,” argues a new television ad from the opposition group Protect Our Kids’ Future: No on Question … Read more

Kathy Hochul’s Subway Surge | Vanity Fair

Kathy Hochul’s Subway Surge | Vanity Fair

Kathy Hochul, almost three years into her job as New York governor, hadn’t made a particularly strong impression. In some ways, this was a good thing, a welcome antidote to nearly 11 years of high-tension melodrama starring Andrew Cuomo. Hochul had largely come across as calm and sane since being elevated from lieutenant governor after … Read more

3/6: CBS Evening News – CBS News

3/6: CBS Evening News – CBS News

3/6: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News National Guard to be deployed to New York City subway following spike in violence; How a mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her daughter to complete a marathon Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now … Read more

Boston City Council weighs congestion pricing for Hub access

Boston City Council weighs congestion pricing for Hub access

The City Council plans to debate bringing congestion pricing to Boston, a policy long kicked around at the state level that would charge drivers higher fees with the aim of reducing traffic and funding transit improvements. A hearing order on the matter, filed by City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, will be presented for possible debate … Read more