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IN PRINT
Winter 2012
Historical Roadblock: A standoff over the development of land in Freetown casts a spotlight on a little-known state agency with an outsized role over development in Massachusetts.
Fall 2011
Out of Reach: The housing bubble burst six years ago, but homeownership is even more elusive today for middle-class families in Massachusetts than it was at the bubble’s peak. Sticker prices may be down, but families who own homes are facing stiffer costs than they were in 2005, while families who want to own can’t get in the door.
Summer 2011
Divining Devens: As the former Army base searches for its identity, a group of residents wants to form the state’s 352nd town. They’ve run into a fight over municipal finance, regional identity, and the future of smart growth in Massachusetts.
Spring 2011
Who Does He Think He Is? Dan Winslow, a veteran Republican turned freshman state rep, is shaking up the State House with a flurry of policy proposals and a scathing critique of the Beacon Hill status quo.
Fall River Gambler: The struggling city’s mayor ditches a biopark for a doomed casino bid, then makes a quick about-face.
Winter 2011
Money Talks — And Delivers: WinnCompanies has a history of giving big to politicians, and winning big when it comes to state and federal funding for its development projects. As the company gets swept up in a federal campaign finance probe, the real story isn’t about the tens of thousands of dollars an employee illegally funneled to Bay State politicians — it’s about the company’s savvy, disciplined, and organized fundraising machine.
Fall 2010
Raising the Bar: The race for state Auditor is grabbing little attention in this crowded election season, but the office has the potential to wield enormous power. That potential hasn’t always been realized in the past. Will this year’s race, between two candidates promising to crack down on waste and fraud, yield a true watchdog?
Power is a Money Magnet on Beacon Hill: Comparing the campaign finance fortunes of the current and former House budget chairmen.