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Study says many in ex-mill areas lack bank accounts

The Boston Globe • April 14, 2010

Many of Massachusetts’ older industrial cities have long struggled with high unemployment, poverty, and empty storefronts. Now a local research firm has identified another major problem: Lack of bank accounts.

Rich towns get 'distressed' status - The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe • March 15, 2010

Scott Harshbarger

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Voices: Elizabeth Clay, Director, Grassroots Governance and Commonwealth Corps, Office of Governor Deval Patrick

When Deval Patrick announced his candidacy for Governor, Elizabeth Clay was at MIT pursuing a master's degree in urban planning. Thrilled about the prospect of Massachusetts electing its first African American Governor, she volunteered on the campaign and applied for a position in the new Administration. Three years later, we visited her at her State House office where she heads up Grassroots Governance and Commonwealth Corps -- carrying the grassroots spirit of Patrick's campaign into the government he now runs. Clay talks about her efforts to engage citizens, particularly those of her own generation, at a time of deep political cynicism and unprecedented economic challenges.

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Carr, Braude sing same tune

Tag: civic journalism government accountability probation

By Bruce Mohl

Howie Carr and Jim Braude are about as far apart on the political spectrum as you can get, but both of them are singing the same song about the state’s probation service.

Not a wrap: Why the legislature should pull back on the film tax credit

Tag: film tax credit government accountability

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