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House plans to expand gambling come with real revenue risks
Speaker Mariano’s "gimmick" doesn’t pass the smell test.
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Quincy should no longer be a Gateway City
A "gateway" city isn’t the same as a struggling city.
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Explore the data: Gateway Cities by the numbers
Which of Massachusetts’ 26 Gateway Cities fare better — or worse — than the state average on median income and unemployment rates?
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A tricky dance: bring down energy bills, but don’t sacrifice long-term goals
Anybody who points the finger at one group — blaming environmentalists, the utilities, or the gas lobby for our soaring energy bills — is oversimplifying matters and selling easy solutions.
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Don’t play politics with US census
Trump changes would likely lead to undercount in Massachusetts.
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Still making up your mind ahead of Election Day? Here are the Globe’s 2026 endorsements.
With relatively few contested races down-ballot, the policy questions are the main event.
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Globe endorses yes on Question 2
Most state workers are unionized. It makes little sense to exclude public defenders.
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Why we’re endorsing Elizabeth Dionne for treasurer
After 12 years, it’s time for a new set of eyes.