Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, BC ’09, appeared before the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Financial Services on July 23 to support increasing taxes and fees on ride-sharing services.
State Budget Geared Toward Fighting Opioid Crisis, Higher Education Expenditures
The Massachusetts legislature passed the state’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget this week, coming in at a total of $43.1 billion in funding. Additions to this year’s budget include funding for K-12 education, the state’s higher education system, and substance abuse treatment programs.
Marty Walsh, Bill Evans Named as Potential Witnesses in City Hall Aides’ Trial
Boston City Hall aides Kenneth Brissette and Timothy Sullivan allegedly threatened to withhold permits from Crash Line Productions if union stagehands were not hired for Boston Calling in 2014.
Massachusetts Officials Release Plans to Limit Sales, Flavors for Vaping Products
Newton’s Mayor, Ruthanne Fuller, has proposed to limit sales on vaping products in Newton, and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey testified earlier this month that vaping products should not be allowed to have flavors, as they attract teenage customers.
Pemberton, BC ’89, Launches Senate Primary Against Markey, BC ’68
Steve Pemberton, BC ’89, announced his challenge against sitting Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, BC ’68 and BC Law ’72, in a launch video Tuesday.
Boston City Council Holds Hearing on Graduate Student Unionization
The Boston City Council Committee on Jobs, Wages, and Workforce Development questioned graduate students from Boston College, Northeastern University, Boston University, and Harvard University.
Boston 2020 Budget Passes Unanimously
Walsh’s $3.49 billion proposal was passed unanimously. The budget increased by $176 million from last year and focused on education, the transportation plan Go Boston 2030, housing, and public safety.
Boston Approves Application for Straight Pride Parade
Boston approved an application for a Straight Pride Parade on Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe. Super Happy Fun America, the group sponsoring the parade, said the event will be held on Aug. 31.
Baker Announces $50 Million Plan for MBTA
The plan to expedite the capital construction project comes after two derailments on the T this month, causing the public and government officials to demand that major changes be made to the transportation system.
Former BC Trustee Connors Helps Buttigieg Raise $1 Million in Boston
Boston campaigns for Pete Buttigieg raise $1 million with the help of Jack Connors Jr., BC ’63.