Reason Magazine investigates the practice of enhancing sentences for drug offenses in school zones, noting changes Massachusetts has made to decrease the number of individuals serving such sentences by two-thirds or more.
Boston School Hours
I’ve been hearing from many parents concerned about the new early start times for the Winship Elementary School and the Gardner Pilot Academy. They have expressed very legitimate and heart-felt concerns.
Boston Duck Tours Makes Safety Changes After Fatal Crash
CBS Boston details a safety settlement the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office recently reached with Boston Duck Tours Ltd. after the 2016 death of Allison Warmuth.
Community organizers aim to fix a flawed justice system, one bail check at a time
The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports on the Legislature’s criminal justice bills, highlighting proposed bail reform initiatives.
Side-by-side of House and Senate Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Here is a side-by-side comparison of the House and Senate bills.
MassDOT and Harvard in Allston
The Board of MassDOT will soon embark on a critical negotiation with Harvard University about the scope and funding for the I-90 Allston Interchange Project. I hope that the Board will be able to persuade Harvard to contribute enough to support bold new transit options.