“We’re not going to win this election by defining ourselves by what we’re against, we need to talk more and more about what we’re for and who we’re for,” Booker said.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story
Vape Ban to Stand, Requires Changes
A Suffolk Superior Court Judge ruled that the four-month vape ban in Massachusetts can stand, but it requires that the executive branch issue an emergency order by Oct. 28 and that a public hearing be held.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story
Pemberton, BC ’89, Drops Out of U.S. Senate Primary
Steve Pemberton, BC ’89, announced his withdrawal from the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary on Monday.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story, Newton
City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto, Raises Councilor Salaries
The Newton City Council overturned the mayor’s veto of its earlier decision to raise the salaries of city councilors and the mayor at its meeting on Monday night. The City Council did not vote to raise the pay for School Committee members—that will go to a vote later in the year.
Boston, Politics, Metro
Mayor Walsh Supports Abortion Rights Bill
A group of Massachusetts mayors gathered around the State House steps on Tuesday to publicly declare their support for the ROE Act, which strives to improve abortion accessibility.
Metro, Politics, Column
Four-Month Vape Ban— Too Harsh?
In the face of 18 deaths and 1,080 vape-related illnesses around the country, Governor Charlie Baker has ordered a four-month ban on the sale of all vape products, including those that contain tobacco and marijuana, in Massachusetts.
Metro, Politics
Lawsuits to Contest Four-Month Vape Ban
Some vape shops have been forced out of business since the four-month vape ban was announced on Sept. 25.
Boston, Metro, Politics
Proposed Ordinance to Examine Gun Manufacturers
The Boston S.T.R.O.N.G. Act, which would require Boston to examine its relationship with firearm manufacturing companies, was proposed on Wednesday.
Metro, Politics
Rep. Joe Kennedy Announces Senate Bid
U. S. Representative Joe Kennedy III officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on Saturday. The Newton Democrat will be challenging incumbent Senator Ed Markey, BC ’68 and BC Law ’72, in the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story
Vape Sales Banned for Four Months in Mass.
Vaping product sales will be banned for four months in Massachusetts, as Governor Charlie Baker announced a public health emergency.
