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Massachusetts can’t afford to overlook the power of its Hispanic/Latino workforce
Published: August 26, 2025 17:12
Hispanics/Latinos represent more than one in eight workers in Massachusetts, yet persistent gaps in education, workforce access, and wealth threaten to limit both Hispanic/Latino progress and the Commonwealth’s economic resilience. The post Massachusetts…
The new Seaport District? Restoration of Lynn’s waterfront has developers closing in on city’s South Harbor
Published: August 22, 2025 17:44
The waterfront is one of Lynn’s major attractions and has been a key part of the city’s ongoing growth and economic revitalization plans. But affordable housing advocates have raised concerns about the kind of development that Harbor Park has attracted -…
The Fair Share Amendment is delivering
https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/the-fair-share-amendment-is-delivering/
Published: August 16, 2025 23:00
Nearly three years after its passage, it’s becoming clear that the millionaires tax has been a total success, and an incredible benefit for our state’s businesses. The post The Fair Share Amendment is delivering appeared first on CommonWealth Beacon.
Real estate developers in Gateway Cities grappling with Trump’s tariffs
Published: August 12, 2025 14:15
Housing and real estate developers are beginning to feel the effects of President Trump’s taxes on imports – a move the administration claims will boost American-made products, but market experts say will hike already-elevated real estate production costs.…
‘Easier said than done’: Former mill cities struggle to rehab vacant, blighted properties in Western Mass.
Published: August 7, 2025 15:53
In recent decades, historic mills and old industrial buildings in Gateway Cities across the state have been renovated and converted into much-needed housing. But while Eastern Massachusetts cities have had success, cities farther west with weaker housing…
SNAP cuts are an abdication of our shared moral responsibility
Published: August 4, 2025 22:46
SNAP is not a wasteful program – it is our nation’s first line of defense against hunger. It is a trusted and proven program to support our most disadvantaged residents in putting nutritious food on the table. The post SNAP cuts are an abdication of our…
Nicotine bans are tired ‘nanny state’ politics
https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/nicotine-bans-are-tired-nanny-state-politics/
Published: July 30, 2025 14:26
MASSACHUSETTS LAWMAKERS are again trying to take away your civil liberties – but a growing number of cities and towns are saying “no.” In an era where transparency, government accountability and personal freedoms are in peril every day, it is rather…
Eng confident ‘challenges’ to delivery of new MBTA trains will be resolved
Published: July 24, 2025 20:38
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng said -- without describing any details about the latest apparent hiccup -- that he believes parties will be able to navigate the upheaval. The post Eng confident ‘challenges’ to delivery of new MBTA trains will be resolved…
With convention center naming, Menino gets his due
https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/with-convention-center-naming-menino-gets-his-due/
Published: July 11, 2025 12:00
Menino’s steadfast commitment to the convention center stands as an unparalleled success in the history of the city. With its naming in his honor, the lifelong Hyde Park resident, who for years was vexed by smoother-talking critics with prestigious…
Tackling housing costs, smart use of AI among top priorities for Mass. business leaders
Published: July 2, 2025 01:59
If we move quickly and collaboratively, Massachusetts has the chance not just to adapt to the new environment—but to lead, and find opportunity in these uncertain times. The post Tackling housing costs, smart use of AI among top priorities for Mass.…