Black Leaders Look to Shape Closed-Door Police Reform TalksBlack Leaders Look to Shape Closed-Door Police Reform TalksThe Massachusetts police reform bill remains in conference committee. State House News ServiceState House News Service
Baker Could Craft Police Reform Compromise [OPINION]Baker Could Craft Police Reform Compromise [OPINION]It would not be surprising to see lawmakers hand the matter off to the governor to shape the final version.Barry RichardBarry Richard
The Beacon Hill Blitz [OPINION]The Beacon Hill Blitz [OPINION]With less than two weeks before the Massachusetts Legislature recesses until January, there is a lot of work to get done. Barry RichardBarry Richard
Massachusetts House Has Time for True Police Reform [OPINION]Massachusetts House Has Time for True Police Reform [OPINION]Most have learned to never trust a salesman that demands it has to happen now or the opportunity will disappear. High-pressure sales are bad for consumers.Chris McCarthyChris McCarthy
Lawmakers Need to Tap the Brakes on Police Reform [OPINION]Lawmakers Need to Tap the Brakes on Police Reform [OPINION]Slow down and give the citizens a chance to be heard on such important legislation.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Mitchell Needs to Commit to SROs [OPINION]Mitchell Needs to Commit to SROs [OPINION]New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell was all in favor of Student Resource Officers before it became politically unpopular.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Police Reform Bill Threatens Student Safety [OPINION]Police Reform Bill Threatens Student Safety [OPINION]The reform legislation clears the way for the removal of school resource officers.Barry RichardBarry Richard
New Bedford NAACP Demands List of City Police ReformsNew Bedford NAACP Demands List of City Police ReformsSome of the reforms, such as a ban on chokeholds, are already in place. Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
DeLeo: Beacon Hill to Craft Policing Bill, Address RacismDeLeo: Beacon Hill to Craft Policing Bill, Address RacismA 10-point plan outlined by the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus will be a starting point for discussions, the House speaker said.State House News ServiceState House News Service