by Jenny | Feb 27, 2024 | Boston Globe, Council in the News
Council in the News Chesto Means Business MCAS ballot question pits Massachusetts Teachers Association against business community — again The showdown could result in a legislative compromise — or another expensive electoral battle. By Jon Chesto, Globe Staff, Updated...
by Jenny | Sep 27, 2023 | Boston Globe, Council in the News
Council in the News Commentary Mass. tax relief package has a little something for everyone (to hate) Businesses see only marginal improvement to the state’s competitive standing. Equity advocates say the legislation doesn’t go far enough. By Larry Edelman Globe...
by Jenny | Sep 26, 2023 | Boston Globe, Council in the News
Council in the News Massachusetts lawmakers unveil $1 billion tax relief deal, with vote this week By Matt Stout, Samantha J. Gross and Jon Chesto Globe Staff, Updated September 26, 2023, 4:45 p.m. Senate President Karen E. Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano...
by Jenny | Aug 6, 2023 | Boston Globe, Council in the News
Council in the News Massachusetts Teachers Association to launch ballot campaign aimed at ending MCAS graduation requirement The union’s board of directors voted unanimously Sunday to support the measure. By James Vaznis Globe Staff, Updated August 6, 2023, 5:45 p.m....
by Jenny | Jul 17, 2023 | Boston Globe, Council in the News
Council in the News Opinion Massachusetts education reform — some successes but lots more to do Past chairs of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education weigh in on what the state needs to do to make good on its commitment to equity in education....
by Jenny | Jul 6, 2023 | Boston Globe, Council in the News
Council in the News Chesto Means Business Fight to streamline corporate taxes heats up on Beacon Hill, with some blue-chip companies opposed The business community is divided over how to proceed with taxing multistate companies in Mass. By Jon Chesto, Globe Staff,...