Baker deflects blame on botched economic development bill

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker pleaded “not guilty” to withholding financial information from Beacon Hill lawmakers in early May that ultimately scrambled their plans to deliver $1 billion in tax relief to cash-strapped Bay Staters at the end of the formal legislative session earlier this month. Read More

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MBTA chief defends keeping Orange Line closed past Labor Day

GM Steve Poftak was asked why the MBTA is not adopting A Better City’s proposal to restore weekday service after Labor Day, while shutting down the line on weekends through late October. The MBTA’s general manager on Thursday defended his decision. Read More

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