September 10, 2019 In Government Affairs Leave a comment
Since the first week in January, the Massachusetts legislature has tackled local sustainability investments, children’s health and wellness, hands-free driving, in addition to filing, debating and passing a $43 billion
Read moreJune 17, 2019 In Government Affairs, Real Estate Leave a comment
In New York, every affordable housing fight in recent memory has followed roughly the same script. One side wants to increase the inventory of affordable housing units across the city
Read moreJune 12, 2019 In Government Affairs, Real Estate Leave a comment
NIMBY or YIMBY? That was the question at a panel on affordable housing hosted by Urban Land Institute New York last week. In New York City, this question is unavoidable.
Read moreDecember 10, 2018 In Government Affairs Leave a comment
2018 was dubbed the “Year of the Woman” even before the beginning of the Time’s Up movement, the groundbreaking testimony of Dr. Blasey-Ford, and the record number of women elected
Read moreSeptember 13, 2018 In Government Affairs Leave a comment
On September 4, an unusually high number of Massachusetts voters took to the polls to vote in the state’s primary elections. One reason for such a strong turnout? There were
Read moreSeptember 21, 2017 In Government Affairs Leave a comment
On Wednesday morning, joined by City officials and hundreds of politically engaged business leaders, Mayor Walsh announced a proposal for a new string of parks along Fort Point Channel at
Read moreApril 28, 2017 In Government Affairs, Healthcare Leave a comment
Since President Donald Trump’s January 20th inauguration, the strengths and weaknesses of our healthcare system have taken center stage in both the federal and state political narrative. This week, Massachusetts
Read moreMarch 2, 2017 In Government Affairs Leave a comment
An abuse survivor A mother A business owner A teacher Listening to the four females of the Boston City Council at this Tuesday’s Boston Chamber Women’s breakfast was a moment
Read moreJanuary 20, 2017 In Government Affairs Leave a comment
“FDR had radio, Bill Clinton had cable television and Donald Trump has Twitter,” quipped former New Hampshire Governor and White House Chief of Staff John Sununu. Sununu was one of
Read moreJanuary 18, 2017 In Government Affairs Leave a comment
Last week, Massachusetts Governor Baker signed House Bill 248 into law. We here at Solomon McCown think it’s pretty cool. House Bill 248 originated in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
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