The administration's moves to tighten voting rules could dampen student participation in a midterm election where control of Congress may be decided by small margins.
Experts say the potential ballot question this fall to slash Massachusetts' state income tax from 5% to 4% would put a $5 billion dent in the state budget, if passed. But how much would you save?
A new report from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board and the Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis warns a proposed ballot initiative on rent control would reduce property values and “crush” municipal budgets.