MassINC Polling Group Climate Research Launch Event Recap

Getting to net zero in Massachusetts: Energy Secretary Theoharides reacts to new MPG polling on climate

Polling Group
Feb 12, 2020 Polling Group

As Governor Baker and the State Senate set their sights on net zero carbon emissions by 2050, policymakers, environmental advocates, and business leaders gathered for the release of The MassINC Polling Group’s latest wave of research on climate change. The research, like previous waves in 2011 and 2014, was made possible by the Barr Foundation, with

Holyoke offers blueprint for pre-k expansion

Gateways Episode 51

Policy Center
Feb 12, 2020 Policy Center

In this episode of Gateways, we visit Holyoke to talk pre-k expansion in the Student Opportunity Act era.

Finding inspiration domestically and abroad for bold action on regional transit

Gateways Episode 50

Policy Center
Feb 12, 2020 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, Tracy returns from a visit to Washington, D.C., where she attended the National Conference of Mayors and heard about transportation models from far and wide that could potentially serve as something for our Commonwealth to aspire to.

The evolving role of street workers in youth violence prevention

Gateways Episode 49

Policy Center
Feb 12, 2020 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, Ben learns about the role of street workers in public health focused youth violence prevention efforts. UTEC’s Geoff Foster, Nichelle Sadler, and Leslie Rivera share their experiences as street workers.

Haverhill ponders pathways to a more inclusive future

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Jan 27, 2020 Policy Center

At a time when division seems all pervasive, it's reassuring to visit Gateway Cities and find citizens engaging in difficult and potentially divisive issues in an entirely respectful and open-minded manner.

Haverhill ponders pathways to a more inclusive future

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Jan 27, 2020 Policy Center

Developer Dave Traggorth builds transit hubs with housing

Gateways Episode 48

Policy Center
Jan 23, 2020 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, Ben sits down with real estate developer Dave Traggorth of Traggorth Companies, whose developments can be found in multiple Gateway Cities.

The local news vanishing act: What Gateway Cities are doing to fix it

Gateways Episode 47

Policy Center
Jan 15, 2020 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, we look at the state of local journalism in Massachusetts. Bruce Mohl, editor of CommonWealth, joins to talk about the struggle many local news outlets face, calling this era of reporting a "low point," and urging private citizens and lawmakers alike to recognize the severity of the situation.

5 ideas for generating better school district improvement plans

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Jan 15, 2020 Policy Center

Gateway City educators returned to school following the winter break pinching themselves. Just before the holidays, Gov. Baker signed the Student Opportunity Act (SOA), a landmark bill that promises to deliver $1.4 billion annually in new state aid. Districts now have until April 1 to file spending plans with the state detailing how they will

Schoenberg joining CommonWealth

Spent last 7 years at Republican/MassLive

Civic Journal
Jan 10, 2020 Civic Journal

VETERAN STATE HOUSE REPORTER Shira Schoenberg is joining the staff of CommonWealth magazine later this month. She will be replacing Andy Metzger, who moved to Philadelphia at the end of 2019. I hope she will be the first of several hires as the magazine looks to expand its reach and coverage and develop innovative ways

Getting to net zero in Massachusetts: Energy Secretary Theoharides reacts to new MPG polling on climate

Gateways Episode 51

Gateways Episode 50

Gateways Episode 49

The Gateway Cities Journal

The Gateway Cities Journal

Gateways Episode 48

Gateways Episode 47

The Gateway Cities Journal

Spent last 7 years at Republican/MassLive

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