SPRING 2008
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VOLUME 13 | NUMBER 2 | SPRING 2008
 

Articles

Subsidizing the stars: More than ever, the state is using tax breaks to attract favored industries, from life sciences to movie making. By Bruce Mohl
News from a new generation: In tight times, investigative journalism is being re-energized by colleges and nonprofits. By Gabrielle Gurley

Discussion

CONVERSATION

Bill Brett, the marathon man of Boston photography By Bruce Mohl

PERSPECTIVES

The inner workings of a state task force on corporate taxes By Stephen Kidder
What Insurance Commissioner Burnes didn't let the public hear By Birny Birnbaum

CONSIDERED OPINION

The state budget is based on an unsustainable level of risk and volatility. By Cameron Huff and Dana Ansel

THE BOOK CASE

The Soiling of Old Glory shows how a Herald photo pricked the conscience of Boston. By Gabrielle Gurley
Nudge offers a blueprint for coaxing people to do the right thing. By Robert David Sullivan

TWO BITS

The Images of America series has a fast-food quality but preserves local history. By James V. Horrigan

Departments

CORRESPONDENCE

Letters

EDITOR'S NOTE

Editor's Note

INQUIRIES

An 82-year-old state employee finally retires. By Bruce Mohl
Gov. Patrick gains some momentum. By Jim O'Sullivan
The Red Sox open up to ticket resales. By Bruce Mohl
The inspector general acts as ombudsman. By Bruce Mohl
South Coast rail stirs the pot. By Gabrielle Gurley

STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT

The T's fare-recovery ratios; gender gap in business; septic tanks; lobbyists; MIT fundraising; etc. By Robert David Sullivan

STATE OF THE STATES

Grades for government management By Robert David Sullivan

HEAD COUNT

Local unemployment rates By Robert David Sullivan

WASHINGTON NOTEBOOK

Barney Frank bets on Internet gambling By Shawn Zeller

WHAT WORKS

A foster-care solution; mandatory recycling; Hasbro's safety efforts; locally grown college food By B.J. Roche

MASS.MEDIA

Adam Gaffin's blog of blogs By Dan Kennedy