STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Tendering his resignation, Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach on Monday accepted responsibility for the failed oversight of a state crime lab chemist accused of mishandling evidence […]
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Glynn to be tapped for Massport head
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE The lengthy search for a new chief executive of the Massachusetts Port Authority has narrowed in on former health care executive and MBTA chief Thomas Glynn, […]
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Lobbyists claim overreach by Galvin
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Prominent lobbyists have filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State William Galvin claiming the state’s chief lobbying enforcement officer overstepped his authority by trying to force […]
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Brown turned down RNC speech invite
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE US Sen. Scott Brown acknowledged for the first time on Thursday that he was asked by the Romney campaign to speak at the Republican National Convention, […]
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Only nine percent of legislative primaries to be contested
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE In a month voters will cast ballots to decide Democratic and Republican primary races for the state Legislature, but they might be surprised to find how […]
Posted inCriminal Justice, Politics, State House News Service
DeLeo uncertain of Patrick’s sentencing bill plan
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE With the possibility that Gov. Deval Patrick could quietly kill habitual offender legislation by vetoing it after formal sessions end for the year at midnight tonight, […]
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Patrick signs budget, sends amendments to Legislature
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Gov. Deval Patrick put his final imprint on a $32.5 billion state budget for fiscal 2013 on Sunday, returning several proposals with amendments to the Legislature […]
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Conference committee agrees on $32b budget
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE The House and Senate are preparing to vote on a $32.5 billion state budget for fiscal 2013 after negotiators struck a compromise that increases funding for […]
Posted inCriminal Justice, Environment, Politics
Murray rips NRC, Entergy
As the lockout of workers at the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth continues amid stalled contract negotiations, Senate President Therese Murray had some harsh words Thursday for the Nuclear […]
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Teachers’ union opposes ballot question deal
The state chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, which represents 22,000 public school employees, has forged an alliance with the AFL-CIO against a deal struck by the state’s largest […]
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State officials announce Lawrence school turnaround plan
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Lawrence public school students will be expected to spend more time in the classroom under a plan state education leaders plan to announce Wednesday to reverse […]
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Creem proposal would ban bottled water
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Sen. Cynthia Creem thinks she has a solution to the long-stalled effort on Beacon Hill to expand the state’s bottle redemption law to include water: just ban […]
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Group backs periodic reviews of tax breaks
A state commission assembled to review a $26 billion budget of tax breaks, deductions, and expenditures unanimously approved recommendations on Monday calling for periodic reviews to assess the effectiveness of […]
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Patrick credits stimulus for 90,000 Mass. jobs
Gov. Deval Patrick defended President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy this morning, blaming a “sclerosis” in Congress for impeding the president’s ability to make the type of investments that […]
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Patrick aide calls for tax break reviews
Gov. Deval Patrick’s budget chief on Tuesday proposed that certain tax credits sunset after five years without legislative reauthorization, offering a blueprint for the state to systematically review its $26 […]
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Coakley closes DiPaola probe
Despite evidence of a “pay-to-play culture” in the Middlesex County Sheriff’s office under the late James DiPaola, Attorney General Martha Coakley today announced the conclusion of an investigation into public […]
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MBTA outlines possible fare hikes
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICEUpdated January 4, 2012 The MBTA over the next several months will consider a mix of sharp fare increases and service reductions that would eliminate some bus […]
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Lt. Gov. to release black box data
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray today directed the State Police to release the data contained on the “black box” of the car he was driving the morning […]
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DeLeo benches Murphy during tense caucus
House Majority Whip Charles Murphy resigned today from his leadership post moments before he was about to be removed from that position by House Speaker Robert DeLeo, who elevated three […]
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DeLeo sets caucus of House Democrats
House Speaker Robert DeLeo today summoned his Democratic members back to Beacon Hill for a caucus tomorrow amidst speculation that he intends to reshuffle his leadership team and demote House […]
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Olver alters math of redistricting
Congressman John Olver of Amherst plans to retire at the end of the current session, the 11th term Democrat announced Wednesday, altering the dynamics facing state lawmakers as they look […]
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House health vote enrages union officials
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Labor unions were in open revolt Tuesday against the Democratic leaders of the House, promising political consequences for House Speaker Robert DeLeo and other state representatives […]