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The Massachusetts State House in Boston. Gov. Charlie Baker has signed the Overhaul Criminal Justice Bill. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker signs criminal justice overhaul bill into law

Sarika Ram April 17, 2018
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Friday that will overhaul the criminal justice system in the Commonwealth, despite his concerns with the legislation. To address those concerns, he filed another bill to modify the legislation.
The Massachusetts State House. House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement about the bill addressing the overhaul of the state's criminal justice system. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

House, Senate reach final iteration of sweeping criminal justice bill

Camille Mojica March 28, 2018
The Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives reached an agreement Friday on what their sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system bill will look like.
The Massachusetts State House in Boston. More than 50 faith leaders gathered to convince Gov. Charlie Baker to listen to their climate change concerns on Monday afternoon. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Faith leaders demand climate change action by Charlie Baker

Camille Mojica March 26, 2018
Several religious leaders weren’t happy with how Gov. Charlie Baker is handling climate change, so they took it into their own hands.
The green line of the MBTA T. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston ranked as third best city for public transit, report shows

Ludi Wang February 25, 2018
Boston was ranked the third-best city for public transit in a recent report published by Redfin, a Massachusetts-based real-estate company. New York City and San Francisco placed first and second in the report, respectively.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announces they will end a five-year ban on alcohol advertisements. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

MBTA allows alcohol advertisements despite criticism

Haley Lerner November 29, 2017

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced last week they will be ending a five-year ban on alcohol advertisements, receiving criticism from Boston Mayor Martin Walsh for being unethical...

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