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Reforms Down the Road?
By Shannon Mullen

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(l to r) House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, Senate President Therese Murray, and Governor Deval Patrick unveiling the transportation reform plan. (Photo: SHNS)
(l to r) House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, Senate President Therese Murray, and Governor Deval Patrick unveiling the transportation reform plan. (Photo: SHNS)
BOSTON, Mass. - March 28, 2008 - There may be some changes down the road for Massachusetts' transportation agencies.

Governor Deval Patrick and leading lawmakers yesterday announced a set of reforms they say will save the state hundreds of millions of dollars.

WBUR's Shannon Mullen reports.

Audio for this story will be available on WBUR's web site later today.



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