Newton state congressional candidates discussed funding for the arts at an event hosted by MASSCreative, a Boston-based arts organization.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Yanovsky Focused on Freedom in Bid for 11th District Seat
Steve Yanovsky a healthcare professional, the owner of a vocational school, and the Republican candidate for Massachusetts’ 11th congressional district.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Schwartz, Sangiolo Win for Newton in Contested State House Primary
Democrats Greg Schwartz and Amy Mah Sangiolo each won contested primary elections on Tuesday in races for Newton’s state representative seats.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Can a Four-Day Workweek Work? Two BC Professors Think So.
When people imagine what the future of work will look like, artificial intelligence and automation often come to mind. But the most revolutionary transformation for workers might lie in switching to a shorter, four-day workweek, two BC professors say.
Opinions, Column
One Hour to Midnight
With pressure mounting on Congress from the White House and the private sector to avert this crisis, McCarthy unveiled his plan—the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023”—which would raise the debt ceiling enough for one year in exchange for measures designed to reduce the deficit.
Column, Opinions
TikTok’s Hearing Means Bad News For U.S. Internet Rights
Many members of Congress want to give the government even more power to limit online freedom—despite all their rhetoric about protecting America’s data privacy.
Column, Opinions
Party Leadership Risks a Rug Pull
Early into the 118th Congress, both houses have already found themselves steeped in political drama—from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s trials and tribulations to changing political loyalties in the Senate.
News
BC Grad Announces Campaign for Congress
Boston College graduate Matt Putorti is running to replace Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking House Republican, as New York’s 21st Congressional District representative, Putorti announced last month.
Metro, Newton
Joe Kennedy Speaks on Immigration and Foreign Affairs for MIRA Coalition
Newton Congressman Joe Kennedy III addressed Massachusetts business leaders at an event hosted by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, which was held at the Needham TripAdvisor headquarters this past Tuesday. In the Congressman’s remarks at the convention, he reaffirmed his commitment to a state-wide and national support of immigrants in the workforce….
Features
Summer Spent on the Hill
“For better or worse, internships are still the best way to land a job on the Hill. There’s no better way to meet the people and learn the skills necessary to succeed here,” Mike Demakos, BC ’16 said.
