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City Councilors, police discuss ways to prevent BPD from exceeding overtime budget

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
The department has likely already run-over this fiscal year.
Gov. Charlie Baker speaks at his primary election party in 2014. Gov. Baker said Tuesday he hopes lawmakers, not voters, will determine the fate of minimum wage and paid family leave in the state. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker wants minimum wage, paid leave to be determined by legislators, not voters

Camille Mojica April 12, 2018
Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that he hopes lawmakers, not voters, will determine the fate of minimum wage and paid family leave in the state. Baker’s comment has left many unhappy about the possible insinuation that the people should have no say in the matter.
Youth organizers from “I Have a Chance” start the event off with a chant. The community meeting was held by Raise Up Massachusetts at St. Pauls Church in Boston. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Greater Boston community gathers in support of $15 minimum wage, paid leave

Michal Shvimer March 21, 2018
Nearly 300 people gathered to spread a message to their legislators demanding job-protected paid leave and a $15 minimum wage at Boston’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Tuesday night.
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