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Bay Staters have long taken pride in our state's leadership on public education. However, World Population Review’s 2026 public education….

Bad news, The stipend reform campaign was informed last week that we will be unable to proceed with signature gathering, as a result of the….

It’s budget season in the Massachusetts legislature.  This week, the Massachusetts House “debated” and approved $63.4 billion of spending….

Hi there, Today's Saturday Scoop is a "kiddie scoop." Although our unpredictable and often chaotic state legislature can make it hard for us….

Hi there, These days, you can’t open a local paper without seeing stories about municipal budget crises. Rising inflation, skyrocketing….

Good morning! April showers are trickling their way into the ground, lending moisture and sustenance to future May flowers. Despite a few….

Would any of your employers give you an approved budget for the year AND also a blank check? If you told them later that you needed more….

Happy "No Kings" Day! Sunshine Week closed last week with a bang. I mean, a big bang.  The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announc….

Happy Sunshine Week! This week, good government groups across the country spread awareness about the importance of “sunshine” laws that….

Happy Saturday, In the 2024 election, Massachusetts had the least competitive state elections in the country. Only 1 in 10 incumbents in MA….

What a week! In the days since our last Scoop: the Massachusetts House released, debated, and passed a sweeping “energy affordability” bill….

Good evening, This week was a good one for: Feeling the stirrings of spring, with temperatures north of 32º for most of the week 🌷 Boston….