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Mass. Black and Latino Caucus proposes new spending
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Mass. Black and Latino Caucus proposes new spending
Members of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus last month proposed an additional $419.3 million in spending to the House budget for next year. They secured $40.6 million.
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Black Men’s Task Force calls for change
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Black Men’s Task Force calls for change
When Rev. Miniard Culpepper ran for state senate last fall to represent a Dorchester-based district, he noticed a significant lack of Black men participating in all levels of politics. His determination to close that gap led to the formation this month of the Black Men’s Political Task Force to increase the number of Black men engaging with local politics.
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Newcomer launches bid for council seat
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Newcomer launches bid for council seat
Henry Santana, who grew up in the Alice Taylor Homes development in Mission Hill, is running for an at-large seat on the City Council.
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South End candidates wrestle with inequality
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South End candidates wrestle with inequality
The South End is in many ways a study in contrasts. A neighborhood where subsidized housing developments abut luxury condo buildings, a neighborhood where Black and Latino Bostonians have deep roots, but where few have pockets deep enough to afford rents.
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Plaintiffs, defense take stand in redistricting hearings
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Plaintiffs, defense take stand in redistricting hearings
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GOP woes spell smooth sailing for Warren
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GOP woes spell smooth sailing for Warren
The year 2023 marks 57 years of publication for the Bay State Banner — more than a half century during which the newspaper's reporters, photographers and contributors recorded the events and ideas that have made history in Boston and beyond.
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City, plaintiffs square off in redistricting hearing
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City, plaintiffs square off in redistricting hearing
At-large Councilor Michael Flaherty took the stand Tuesday, testifying for the plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the Council’s redistricting map.
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Candidates line up for 9th Suffolk special election
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Candidates line up for 9th Suffolk special election
Several candidates have now entered the race for the 9th Suffolk District House seat, following the resignation of Jon Santiago on March 1 after he was tapped by Gov. Maura Healey to be the Veterans’ Affairs secretary.
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Council approves Wu's rent stabilization home rule petition
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Council approves Wu's rent stabilization home rule petition
The Boston City Council on March 8 passed Mayor Michelle Wu’s rent stabilization proposal 11-2, with District 3 Councilor Frank  Baker and at-large Councilor Erin Murphy voting “no.”
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Councilors debate Wu's rent stabilization petition
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Councilors debate Wu's rent stabilization petition
Boston City Councilors are drawing lines in the sand over a raft of measures put forward by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in a home rule petition on rent stabilization.
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Public school advocates push to end receivership
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Public school advocates push to end receivership
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Wu touts administration's accomplishments
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Wu touts administration's accomplishments
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