March 05, 2010, 8:21 AM
BOSTON — Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo made the case for legalizing gambling in the state on Thursday, but how substantial could the benefits be? Many parts of the gambling industry are struggling during the economic downturn, and no one is sure how long the slump will continue.
March 04, 2010, 2:53 PM
BOSTON — Thirty-five Massachusetts schools — including 12 in Boston — have been tapped to undergo major restructuring because they are deemed underperforming, in accordance with the state’s recently-passed education reform package.
March 04, 2010, 12:01 AM
BOSTON — House Speaker Robert DeLeo reignited the debate over expanded gambling in Massachusetts on Thursday, proposing to build two casinos and add slot machines at the state’s four race tracks to generate badly needed revenue and create jobs for blue-collar workers.
March 03, 2010, 2:20 PM
THE STATE HOUSE — With Lawrence facing a $25 million budget shortfall, House lawmakers approved a measure that would allow the city to borrow up to $35 million, to avoid bankruptcy.
March 02, 2010, 1:35 PM
BOSTON — A day after putting it into effect, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday it is rescinding a $5 “counter fee” on transactions conducted with a representative over the phone or in person at the state’s branches.
March 01, 2010, 2:21 PM
BOSTON — In launching her campaign for Massachusetts treasurer Monday, Republican Rep. Karyn Polito called for reduced state spending and painted herself as a business-friendly politician.
February 27, 2010, 9:39 AM
THE STATE HOUSE — At the State House, the Legislature this week nibbled at free policy crumbs while gearing up for the gambling showdown.
February 25, 2010, 5:44 PM
BOSTON — Film tax credits: Economic stimulus or corporate welfare? That was the question at a Beacon Hill hearing Thursday. Rep. Steven D’Amico (D-Seekonk) said Massachusetts has seen a scant return on investment.
February 24, 2010, 2:26 PM
BOSTON — The Massachusetts House has voted to outlaw the sending of sexually graphic instant messages to minors.
February 23, 2010, 2:04 PM
BOSTON — A lawyer hired by House Speaker Robert DeLeo to review $378,000 in legal bills incurred during an investigation of former Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has found the bills “fair and reasonable.”
February 23, 2010, 5:15 AM
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposed 2011 budget calls for a nearly four-fold increase in the excise tax for cigars and pipe tobacco. If it passes, it spells serious trouble for an industry that already feels like it’s suffocating.
February 19, 2010, 7:32 PM
THE STATE HOUSE — Boston Mayor Thomas Menino challenged the local meteorological community Tuesday and, because it was school vacation week and the news was slow, his remarks got blown way out of proportion, and all of a sudden people had to wonder if the mayor had hurt Kevin Lemanowicz’s feelings, or Dick Albert’s.
February 12, 2010, 5:56 PM
THE STATE HOUSE — The paralyzing winter monsoon expected to cast the commonwealth into rimy midweek despair never quite materialized, and veteran political analysts couldn’t help but wonder if perhaps the new junior senator had just worked the first of what they only assumed would be several miracles.
February 12, 2010, 4:58 PM
BOSTON — Embattled Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua resigned his seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Friday amid growing pressure from fellow lawmakers who questioned whether he could serve in both positions at once.
February 11, 2010, 5:38 AM
LAWRENCE, Mass. — Lawrence Mayor and State Representative William Lantigua isn’t committing any crimes by holding two offices, but doing both jobs is controversial.
