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A first-generation college student in a Gateway City may only need one mentor to change the trajectory of their life. The Valedictorian Project is recruiting mentors to support high-achieving MA students as they navigate college Learn more: ow.ly/7poS50Z0fiL

#PublicPolicy: What Happens When Workers Can’t Afford to Live Near Jobs?ow.ly/w6wY50Z0czz

Mayor Wu wants more office workers coming back to #Boston:ow.ly/X9AC50Z0cvG

New @MassINCPolling data shows #Massachusetts voters are closely watching ballot questions, transportation, and voting access — and opinions shift when voters learn more about the proposals. Read more: ow.ly/xYLw50Z0bY6

The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy welcomed Alex Peña, EVP of the Partnership for New York City, for a timely conversation on “Governing in an Age of Distrust” and the future of institutional legitimacy, systems, & public trust: ow.ly/LyQI50YZHez

Rappaport Alum &Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu is Harvard Law School’s 2026 Class Day Speaker: ow.ly/HWin50YZGVO

#Boston #Schools Prohibit Any Non-Sanctioned Uses of AI: ow.ly/gftA50YZGPu

Boston goes big on ADU's. wgbh.org/news/local/202…

My research found that the economic value of protecting Natl Parks is 33x larger than its budget - literally Americas Best Investment. Why would anyone want to squander these national treasures? @NPCA @parks4all @NationalParkUSA

A surprising shift in #Boston’s #housing market: apartment availability is at its highest level in years. More options for renters — but affordability remains a major challenge. ow.ly/GzEG50YYgOo

Massachusetts voters are sending a pretty clear message on housing: 63% say the more important goal is building more homes & bringing down costs. 28% say preserving local control is more important.

#PublicPolicy: Poll: Many Mass. families think they're middle class — but say it's a struggle to make ends meet: ow.ly/pyTG50YVE5E

#Boston #Arts: At a tense Boston City Council budget hearing, artists warned proposed cuts to arts funding would damage the city’s economy, youth programs, and cultural future. ow.ly/Ky7G50YVChH

#Boston #Housing: 28% of Latino tenants spend more than half of their salary solely on rent in Boston. ow.ly/gXES50YVzlr

Do policy reforms actually reduce police violence? 2025 Rappaport Fellow Christopher Baidoo unpacks his research on policing, racial disparities, & what it really takes to measure impact: ow.ly/NWYe50YV3al

Looking forward to @BARIBoston on Friday.

Gov. Healey Files Legislation to Regulate Higher-Speed Motorbikes and Scooters: mass.streetsblog.org/2026/05/04/gov…

A couple years ago, Austin made it possible to build 3 units on any single family home lot via the HOME initiative. The Austin Board of Realtors just did a study on the impact and found it’s yielding homes with 75% of the bedrooms, for HALF the cost. THAT’S REAL PROGRESS!!!

The MPO is seeking an experienced manager to lead the team tasked with developing and maintaining the regional travel demand model. Starting salary: $115,000-$125,000 Apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/boston…

#RappaportFellows: Suhail Mehraj selected for Rappaport Public Policy Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School: ow.ly/6cpn50YUype