Rep. Bill Straus

When we were kids, we had it drilled into us that a driver's license was not a right but a privilege.

The left wants a carbon tax.

Legislative leaders and Gov. Charlie Baker are moving toward the hiring of an outside expert to advise state government on Boston's bid to land the 2024 Olympics. House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Stan Rosenberg said plans for bringing in a paid consultant were discussed during a private meeting with the governor on Monday...