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If you've suddenly noticed getting to your destination quicker lately, it's not just you: data show the MBTA has turned a real corner. BUT, watchdogs are worried a looming budget gap could wipe away hard-earned gains. From me and Sam Drysdale: statehousenews.com/news/transport…

Gov. Healey on ballot ?s, per Boston Public Radio Q1 (audit the Legislature): "I'll leave that to the voters" Q2 (end MCAS as grad requirement) : no Qs 3 (Uber/Lyft driver unions) & 4 (legalizing psychedelics): "still reviewing" Q5 (tipped worker pay): "I actually oppose it" #mapoli

ICYMI: HWM Chair Michlewitz got the transportation funding conversation anticipated for next year started a bit early yesterday, floating a new proposal: Roughly $1 billion in surplus surtax revenue for one-time transpo investments, mainly to the T. statehousenews.com/news/legislatu…

While you're waiting for national results, there are contested races for 42 Massachusetts House races 12 Massachusetts Senate races. We have a new tracker live at State House News rounding up results in all of those contests. #mapoli statehousenews.com/shns-tracker-c…

The mood is optimistic at the Yes on 3 party in downtown Boston #mapoli With 26% of votes in, 54-46 passing, per the ⁦The New York Times⁩

Fall River, MA (2004-2024) -Kerry 75% -Obama 71% -Obama 72% -Clinton 57% -Biden 54% -Harris 47%

🧮 State Dept. of Revenue has certified Boston's property valuation data, which is being shared with senators Statement from spokesperson for Mayor Wu ⤵️

SAFE INJECTION SITES: Safe injection sites were dropped out of a compromise addiction and substance use bill that lawmakers filed Tuesday afternoon. #mapoli More here: statehousenews.com/news/legislatu…