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Fares for Gateway Cities residents are off the rails
MassINC recently published a report on fare equity that confirmed what most of us already know: the lowest-wealth Commonwealth residents pay more of their incomes to get around the state than wealthier folks. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the MBTA’s commuter rail network, a public
September 17, 2019
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Building a more diverse police force in Lawrence
This week on Gateways, Ben and Juana sit down with Mayor Dan Rivera. Mayor Rivera gives us a behind-the-scenes look at efforts to help the police department become more representative of Lawrence’s diverse population.
September 10, 2019
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Prioritizing Equitable Growth Through Fare Policy
September 5, 2019
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MassINC study finds Gateway City residents priced-out of public transit
Report says state must reduce rail fares in order to achieve more equitable growth
September 5, 2019
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Tackling Smog and Congestion with TCI
Traffic congestion in Massachusetts has reached crisis proportions. And while some leaders and officials assure it’s a “symptom of success,” that explanation offers little solace to Bay Staters stuck in mind-numbing traffic everyday. To top it off, gas and diesel-burning cars, trucks, and trains dominate greenhouse
September 3, 2019
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The Topline: Wait Wait, Don’t Primary Me
2018 saw the most contested Democratic primaries for the House in decades; will 2020 top it?
August 29, 2019
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How student leaders changed the culture at a Lynn charter school
This week on Gateways, Juana and Ben chat with guest Hannah Parker about the importance of high standards in education. Hannah recently graduated from KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate, where she said she was shaped by the rigorous courses and and high standards. But as she progressed through school and
August 23, 2019
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Opinion Analysis | Exploring how Massachusetts can raise revenue and fund investments
Recapping the Get Smart Forum in Cambridge
August 16, 2019