The Mood As protests engulf the nation and Boston, some turning violent, much of the focus early in the week will be on response and reaction. Attention will shift away from business re-openings, planned legislative action, and election matters like tonight’s scheduled debate between Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Joe Kennedy III. The News Boston [...]
Testimony deadline on emergency paid sick time bill is today at 5 p.m. Fiscal watchdog group warns economic recovery could take five years $50 billion childcare stabilization bill filed in Congress to save the industry from destruction Congress modifies how money can be spent from the Paycheck Protection Program Friday’s Silver Lining: A grandmother finds inventive [...]
Identity theft scheme targets state unemployment benefits Massachusetts college presidents release four-phase plan for fall reopening, lack confidence about needed testing Massachusetts state Senate swears in two new Senators today Payroll Protection Program sees slowdown; funds remain available Is the state Lottery headed for extinction? Thursday’s Silver Lining: Pirate radio station cheering up isolated seniors [...]
Education chief working to have schools open this fall amid daunting issues Local health departments worried as they brace for reopening calls amid frequently changing guidelines and inadequate resources After two successful elections, vote-by-mail bills remain stalled in Legislature Supreme Judicial Court will allow alcohol sales question to advance toward ballot State Senate adopts ground rules [...]
Congresswoman Clark planning to file bill requiring a federal/state supply chain response coordinator Black and Latinx activists say state is reopening too soon Gateway cities struggle connecting with students through distance learning Recreational cannabis shops set to open today Consumers offer slow start to Massachusetts retail reopening RMV extends renewal timelines on licenses and identification cards [...]
6 million Americans have filed for unemployment Massachusetts companies receive $9.5M to produce personal protective equipment Governor Charlie Baker does not feel urgency of mail-in voting State budget timeline uncertain; hinges on Federal COVID-19 funds MBTA lays out passive COVID-19 strategy Beaches are allowed to reopen this weekend under phase one of the reopening plan Restaurant [...]
President Trump threatens federal funds over mail-in-ballots Associated Press poll: Reopening spikes fear of new infections UMass President proposes tuition freeze for 2020-2021 academic year Colleges and universities look to resolve major concerns before upcoming fall semester As businesses reopen, the responsibility of noncompliance falls to the workers Thursday’s Silver Lining: Dr. Fauci & Julia [...]
Mayor Walsh uneasy with office reopening plan; Congresswoman Pressley asks Governor to reevaluate timeline Group of North End restaurateurs weigh their legal options Boston Federal Reserve chief predicts double-digit unemployment through 2020 Parents and daycare providers grapple with uncertainty Boston College will hold class on campus this fall Wednesday’s Silver Lining: Somerville’s shared street initiative [...]
Governor Charlie Baker details Massachusetts reopening plan, including details on phases, industries, timelines and public health requirements Small businesses reactions range from “short sided” to “solid” The Commonwealth’s fiscal health is worsening UMass Amherst announces furloughs and voluntary separation packages What Baker’s plan didn’t cover: K-12 schools, higher education campuses and more Two special state Senate [...]
Reopening today: Manufacturing, construction and houses of worship Democratic lawmakers urge Baker to extend shutdown; receives threats Massachusetts invests $56 million to combat food insecurity Is the MBTA taking COVID-19 safety seriously? COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on municipal budgets; essential services could suffer Monday’s Silver Lining: Message for the Class of 2020 from “Diary of a [...]