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Posts published in April 2019

Black & Latino Caucus Calls for Cultural Diversity in Oversight Following Concerns Raised by Distressed Students Regarding MCAS Question

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)recently pulled a question from the State’s MCAS exam and noted that the question will not be graded on previously submitted tests. The decision was made after several students were distressed at the sight of a prompt requiring that they answer…

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES MAJOR TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS FOR PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND COMMUTERS IN FY20 BUDGET

Investments include $4 in Boston’s Walkable Streets, $2 million in bike infrastructure, and $500,000 to create new public plazasBOSTON – Friday, April 5, 2019 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced his transportation investments in the City of Boston’s proposed fiscal year 2020 (FY20) budget and capital plan, with a…

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES INVESTMENTS TO ADDRESS HOUSING NEEDS THROUGH NEW DEDICATED REVENUE AS PART OF RECOMMENDED FY20 OPERATIONAL BUDGET

MIncreased revenue will be invested into ending chronic and youth homelessness, and creating and preserving affordable housingBOSTON – Friday, April 5, 2019 – Building on his commitment to expanding access to affordable housing opportunities and combating chronic homelessness in Boston, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced $20.6 million in City…

Lifelong Boston Resident Kenzie Bok Enters District 8 Boston City Council Race Commits to Vision that Celebrates History and Builds Strong Inclusive Future

District includes Mission Hill, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Audubon Circle, and the West End BOSTON–March 29, 2019-– Kenzie Bok, a lifelong Boston resident, today announced her candidacy to become the Boston City Councilor for District 8, which includes the vibrant neighborhoods of Mission Hill, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway,…