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Editorial: What Florida could teach Massachusetts

The Boston Globe editorial board urges improvements to Massachusetts ethics laws on financial disclosures.

The Sun Chronicle editorial: Finally, some good news from Beacon Hill

The Sun Chronicle's editorial team supports efforts to bring transparency to municipal governments.

Media & Democracy 07.28.2023

Massachusetts lawmakers may require hybrid meetings for most public boards

“Public participation in meetings is key."

Voting & Elections 07.6.2023

As states hunt for new voters, Massachusetts adds thousands via Medicaid applications

Executive director Geoff Foster talks about the benefits of Massachusetts's automatic voter registration system.

Voting & Elections 03.21.2023

Healey Adds $734 Million To Expanding Spending Agenda

The Election Modernization Coalition applauds Governor Maura Healey's allocation of $5 million toward the support of municipal elections.

Voting & Elections 03.21.2023

Funds Aim to Support Municipalities With Expanded Mail Voting

Common Cause of Massachusetts executive director Geoff Foster celebrates Governor Maura Healey's budgetary backing of municiple elections.

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