City to double funding for teacher training
New York City will double its funding for teacher training beginning this June, Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said. Officials have [...]
Mass. Senate adopts $800 million tax plan for transportation
During a rare Saturday session, legislators yesterday cleared a transportation bill that would raise gas, tobacco and business taxes in Massachusetts by $500 million and eventually dedicate as much as $800 million a year in new revenues for transportation.
MBTA approves fiscal 2014 budget amidst funding questions
The MBTA Board today unanimously approved its fiscal year 2014 budget, which assumes the state will close the transit agency’s $118 million operating deficit — although there is no guarantee the funding will come through.
City residents vote to spend millions of Council funding
Through a new process, residents voted on how to spend Council cash.
Residents vote on how to use City Council cash
Residents can direct Council cash in eight districts.