Outgoing climate jet-setter John Kerry is again showing his “naked contempt” for transparency by refusing to reveal his staff in an office that has operated in the dark since its inception. Kerry is now being moved to President Joe Biden’s campaign committee with longtime Democratic strategist John Podesta replacing him. Kerry informed the Herald in … Read more
Alejandra Salcido, a server at Vinoteca Di Monica in the bustling North End, is constantly on the move. Salcido has served at the popular Italian eatery for three years to help her afford higher education. She looks forward to the warmer months, but often reminisces about her first summer at the restaurant. “It is a … Read more
Here is the 2023 payroll for the City of Boston, including overtime. Go here for the “Your Tax Dollars at Work” database home for more. To search on this database, click the magnifying glass icon (at right) and enter names and more. Use the scroll bar at the bottom to move the data over to … Read more
Below is the Massachusetts Department of Correction payroll for 2023, with overtime and buyouts. Go to the main “Your Tax Dollars at Work” homepage for more. To search on this database, click the magnifying glass icon (at right) and enter names and more. Use the scroll bar at the bottom to move the data over … Read more
For the 17th year, we roll out the Herald’s “Your Tax Dollars at Work” report. We start with every state worker who earned $50,000 and up in overtime — and it really goes up from there. Stay tuned for more searchable databases in the days to come. As always, all tips welcome to [email protected]. To … Read more
The Boston City Council is kicking off the new year with an $11,500 raise, a bump that will increase each council member’s salary from $103,500 to $115,000. The raises were approved by the City Council in November of last year, but only became effective on Jan. 1, per state ethics laws, which dictate that all … Read more
