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The 'Post-Katrina' Moment for Lawrence Schools
The city of Lawrence can’t catch a break. Mayor William Lantigua is still deflecting allegations of corruption, while the city strains under the weight of… -
State Faces Massive Legal Fallout from Crime Lab
In late August, reports surfaced that a chemist at a crime lab run by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health may have improperly documented drug… -
Diversity in the Boston Police Ranks
Of the 22 police captains in the Boston Police Department, all are male, and all but one are white. For years, minority law enforcement officers’ groups… -
Former N.R.A. Lobbyist Speaks Up
Today we continue our conversation about guns and gun control. In the wake of recent shootings in Colorado, Wisconsin and Texas A&M we’ve been talking… -
1 Guest: Wendy Murphy
A former prosecutor, Wendy Murphy remains an outspoken advocate for victims of sexual violence who frequently appears on cable news. But being an advocate… -
Mass Shootings Force US to Reexamine Gun Access
This past Sunday a gunman opened fire at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin, killing seven people and injuring four more. This came on the heels of last month’s… -
Relatives of Whitey Bulger's Alleged Victims React to Trial Delay
In 1981, Steve Davis’ sister, Debbie, was allegedly strangled by James “Whitey” Bulger and his right-hand man, Steve Flemmi. Now, Davis is a leading… -
Legislative Session Ends with Big Bills on Health Care and Crime
Massachusetts lawmakers wrapped up their two-year legislative session late July 31. WGBH State House reporter Sarah Birnbaum has more on the final day. -
Governor Tight-Lipped on Future of Three-Strikes Bill
As the Massachusetts Legislative session comes to an end, the fate of a controversial three strikes sentencing bill hangs in the balance. On Saturday,… -
This Week in State Politics: Gov. Patrick's Big Decisions
It was a busy weekend in Bay State politics. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick made several important policy decisions. Today and tomorrow also promise to…
