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# CommonWealth Beacon: Politics, ideas, and civic life in Massachusetts

> A trusted nonprofit, non\-partisan source for in\-depth news analysis, reporting \& opinion on policy, politics, \& civic life in Massachusetts\.

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## Pages
- [Transportation](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/transportation/)
- [Politics](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/): CommonWealth Beacon takes the pulse of Massachusetts politics by examining the policies, personalities, and pressing issues shaping moves in local governance, on Beacon Hill, and among the state’s congressional delegation in Washington\. 
- [Housing](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/housing/): Massachusetts is facing an historic housing crunch\. Explore its root causes and implications for shelter systems, economic development planning, and the state's competitiveness pitch with CommonWealth Beacon reporting\.
- [Health Care](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/health-care/): CommonWealth Beacon dives into the present and future of health and wellness in Massachusetts through its coverage of medical breakthroughs, regional disparities, insurance reshuffles, and the nitty\-gritty of health policy\.
- [Energy \& Environment](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/): The Bay State is eager to claim the cutting\-edge of sustainable solutions\. CommonWealth Beacon breaks down moves in renewable energy, conservation, and innovation, from offshore wind to cranberry bog solar arrays, gas taxes to retrofit incentives\.
- [Education](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/education/): CommonWealth Beacon explores the dynamics of the state’s K\-12 and higher education systems, from their foundational pillars to current debates over how to ensure quality educational opportunity for all\.
- [CommonWealth Voices](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/voices): CommonWealth Voices aims to be a beacon of robust discourse, offering a platform for analysis and advocacy on the challenges and aspirations of political life in Massachusetts\. 

Explore Massachusetts’ vibrant political and civic landscape with incisive commentary from legislators, local activists, seasoned political analysts, and interested residents across the Bay State\.
- [News](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/news/): CommonWealth Beacon’s cracks open the stories, personalities, and political machinations that impact residents across the state\. Explore sharp, thoughtful reporting that explores local dust\-ups, statewide legislative trends, transformative court rulings, and policies that shape life in Massachusetts\. 
- [Home](https://commonwealthbeacon.org): CommonWealth Beacon is the trusted source for in\-depth news analysis, and original reporting on policy, politics, and civic life in Massachusetts\.We are nonprofit, non\-partisan, and make our work available for free to all, with no paywall\.
- [Michael Jonas](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/about/people/michael-jonas/): Michael Jonas works with Bruce in overseeing CommonWealth Beacon coverage and editing the work of reporters\. His own reporting has a particular focus on politics, education, and criminal justice reform\.
- [Membership](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/membership/): Join as a member to help our journalists provide Massachusetts with the in\-depth and high\-quality news that so many rely on daily\. Your membership powers the stories that matter most and your contribution directly supports our independent newsroom\. 
- [About](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/about/)
- [Job Board](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/job-board/)
- [CommonWealth Voices](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/newsletters/commonwealth-voices/): CommonWealth Beacon’s cracks open the stories, personalities, and political machinations that impact residents across the state\. Explore sharp, thoughtful reporting that explores local dust\-ups, statewide legislative trends, transformative court rulings, and policies that shape life in Massachusetts\. 
- [CommonWealth In Depth](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/in-depth/): Take a deep dive into the stories that shape Massachusetts with CommonWealth In Depth\.

In these thoroughly researched long\-reads, CommonWealth Beacon peels back the layers behind the big headlines and spotlights unseen stories around the state by digging into complex legal challenges, thorny policy fights, and compelling personal narratives\.
- [Jennifer Smith](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/about/people/jennifer-smith/): Jennifer Smith writes for CommonWealth Beacon and co\-hosts its weekly podcast, The Codcast\. Her areas of focus include housing, social issues, courts and the law, and politics and elections\.
- [Bruce Mohl](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/about/people/bruce-mohl/): Bruce Mohl oversees the production of content and edits reports, along with carrying out his own reporting with a particular focus on transportation, energy, and climate issues\.

## Posts
- [Talk of new transportation dollars? Bring it on, says Senate chair](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/transportation/talk-of-new-transportation-dollars-bring-it-on-says-senate-chair/): Brendan Crighton, the Senate's point person on transportation issues, wants his colleagues to have hard conversations about new transportation\-related levies even if the topic might be politically fraught\.
- [Inclusionary zoning in the legal firing line as Senate tries to boost policy](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/housing/inclusionary-zoning-in-the-legal-firing-line-as-senate-tries-to-boost-policy/): The legal and legislative moves set up a clash over rules governing housing development at a time when there’s broad consensus that the state needs to build more units across communities\.  
- [Boston rep sanctioned for spending campaign dollars on personal uses](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/government/state-government/boston-rep-sanctioned-for-spending-campaign-dollars-on-personal-uses/): Campaign finance regulators say Rep\. Chynah Tyler of Boston misspent campaign funds on personal uses such as Uber Eats orders, and failed to document details behind about $4,500 in other spending\.
- [As AI transforms the economy, Massachusetts needs a plan for its workforce](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/as-ai-transforms-the-economy-massachusetts-needs-a-plan-for-its-workforce/): Technology has always changed work\. What makes this moment different is the speed, scale, and breadth of change, and the absence of a coordinated response\. If we fail to act, we are not witnessing inevitable progress; we are permitting displacement by design\.
- [Mass\. child care payments unaffected by federal fraud allegations](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/government/state-government/mass-child-care-payments-unaffected-by-federal-fraud-allegations/): Massachusetts is not facing disruption to its $293 million share of federal child care payments\.

## Jobs
- [Regulatory Counsel](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/job/environmental-league-of-massachusetts-boston-full-time-regulatory-counsel/)
- [Director of Advancement](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/job/mass-mentoring-partnership-boston-02111-full-time-director-of-advancement/)
- [Asset Manager](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/job/urban-edge-boston-ma-full-time-asset-manager/)
- [Corporate Tax Accountant](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/job/rockland-trust-rockland-ma-full-time-corporate-tax-accountant/)
- [CEO \& President, Civic Action Project](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/job/civic-action-project-boston-full-time-ceo-president-civic-action-project/)

## Generic Listings
- [Regulatory Counsel — Environmental League of Massachusetts](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/listings/jobs/environmental-league-of-massachusetts-boston-full-time-regulatory-counsel/)
- [Director of Advancement — Mass Mentoring Partnership](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/listings/jobs/mass-mentoring-partnership-boston-02111-full-time-director-of-advancement/)
- [Asset Manager — Urban Edge](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/listings/jobs/urban-edge-boston-ma-full-time-asset-manager/)
- [Corporate Tax Accountant — Rockland Trust](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/listings/jobs/rockland-trust-rockland-ma-full-time-corporate-tax-accountant/)
- [⭐ CEO \& President — Civic Action Project](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/listings/jobs/civic-action-project-boston-full-time-ceo-president-civic-action-project/)

## Newsletters
- [Inclusionary zoning in the legal firing line as Senate tries to boost policy](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/newsletter/inclusionary-zoning-in-the-legal-firing-line-as-senate-tries-to-boost-policy/)
- [The Download: Boston rep sanctioned for spending campaign dollars on personal uses](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/newsletter/boston-rep-sanctioned-for-spending-campaign-dollars-on-personal-uses/)
- [Mass\. insurer of last resort wrestles with thorny questions around affordability](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/newsletter/mass-insurer-of-last-resort-wrestles-with-thorny-questions-around-affordability/)
- [The Download: 2026 is here, and Beacon Hill’s got a lot of work to do](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/newsletter/2026-is-here-and-beacon-hills-got-a-lot-of-work-to-do/)
- [Newsletter Alert](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/newsletter/december-31-2025/)

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