State Public Health Commissioner Resigns
Massachusetts public health commissioner John Auerbach has stepped down in the wake of scandal. His department was in charge of a crime lab in Jamaica Plain where a chemist allegedly mishandled...
View ArticleUnder the Radar 9.21.12
Callie Crossley looks at the some of the stories that may have missed your radar this week with editors of community papers and alternative presses. On the list of stories that were discussed this...
View Article30 Issues: Why You Should Care About ... Funding Job Retraining
Week #2 of our 30 Issues in 30 Days series focuses on the challenges of paying for government programs. Cristina Quinn examines the debate over the cost and effectiveness of job training.In downtown...
View Article30 Issues: Why Don't More Cities and Towns Own Their Electric Systems?
Our 30 Issues in 30 Days series continues with something technical but relevant to anyone who plugs a radio into a wall: electricity. Some Massachusetts towns are trying to find a way to cut off big...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Chooses Innovation Leader
Massachusetts is fertile ground for innovation, from Kendall Square to the Innovation District. But there's a new innovation focus turning up in a place where you may least expect it. Tony Parham is...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Hears Testimony on Compound Pharmacy Violations
The New England Compounding Center was the subject of hearings in Boston and Washington today, as it faces blame for a meningitis outbreak linked to steroid injections it produced. At least 32 people...
View ArticleFiscal Cliff Talks Draw Protesters
Skeptics of the "grand bargain" negotiation underway between President Obama and Congressional leaders are calling it a “turkey.” Several dozen activists protested outside Senator John Kerry's downtown...
View ArticleCahill Undergoes Second Day of Testimony
Former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill is off the hot seat after two days of testimony in which his lawyer and prosecutors questioned him about taxpayer-funded lottery ads they say Cahill ran to...
View ArticleState Rep. Linsky to File Bill for Gun Control
State Representative David Linsky, a Natick Democrat and former prosecutor, says he plans to file a comprehensive bill to end gun violence by mid-January.“Obviously the federal government needs to...
View ArticleGov. Patrick Leads Regulation Review
Governor Deval Patrick announced plans to streamline government regulations Monday. The Governor hopes getting rid of unnecessary regulations will facilitate the growth of Massachusetts’ business...
View ArticleReform Review: Gov. Patrick's Week of Proposals
Gov. Deval Patrick was busy last week — he announced several plans to reform government regulations and cut down on corruption during what he called “Reform Week.”But now that Reform Week has passed,...
View ArticleGov. Patrick Calls for Income Tax Increase, Sales Tax Decrease
It was a highly anticipated and yet still surprising announcement during the State of the Commonwealth address last night: Governor Deval Patrick proposed» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Politics Behind the State of the State
Governor Deval Patrick delivered his 5th State of the State address Wednesday night. He revealed an ambitious tax, education, and transportation proposal.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAnother Week, Another Set of Title Changes in Massachusetts Politics
Another week, another set of title changes. Hillary Clinton will be “former” Secretary of State, and it’s now “Secretary” John Kerry, thank you very much.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGov. Patrick On EBT Scandal, Fed Surveillance, Boston Violence
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick joined Boston Public Radio's Jim Braude and Margery Eagan on Tuesday. He fielded calls from listeners on topics» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View Article[AUDIO] Ask The Govenor: Deval Patrick on the State Budget, EBT Fraud, Voting...
Massachusetts Govenor Deval Patrick stopped by the WGBH studios on Thursday to talk with Boston Public Radio hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan. Jim and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGov. Patrick Vetoes Transportation Bill
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick vetoed a major transportation financing bill approved by the legislature, saying it is “not good enough” in a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHouse Speaker DeLeo Spent $300,000 On Legal Fees
Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert Deleo paid big bucks in legal fees as the U.S. attorney ramped up her probe of the state's probation department.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMass. Gas Prices Will Rise Next Week. Here's Why.
In just one week, the gas tax will go up by 3 cents a gallon and the cigarette tax by $1 a pack, allowing the state to pump billions of dollars into» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFeds Crack Down On Food Stamp Fraud
Massachusetts welfare officials and local law enforcement are teaming up with the feds to crack down on trafficking of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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