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.”
BOSTON — In his letter of resignation Tuesday, Cambridge Democrat Anthony Galluccio apologized and took responsibility for the October accident, but maintained his innocence on the probation violation.
BOSTON — It’s a waiting game on Beacon Hill, as several state senators hope that their colleague, Anthony Galluccio, resigns before they are forced to deal with his absence. If Galluccio does resign, or is expelled by the Senate, however, it is likely the political calendar will keep the seat vacant until next January.
BOSTON — Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has again pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges.
BOSTON — Federal prosecutors have added extortion to the list of charges facing former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi in connection with an alleged public corruption scheme.
BOSTON — State lawmakers Tuesday voted to postpone when new lobbying laws take effect in Massachusetts. The new start date is Jan. 1, 2010.
BOSTON — Prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the lawyer representing former House speaker Salvatore DiMasi in his federal corruption case, because the lawyer also gave advice to a prosecution witness.
BOSTON — Lawyers for former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and three co-defendants will ask a federal court to dismiss charges of conspiracy and wire and mail fraud saying the state’s public lobbying laws are too vague.
BOSTON — A federal judge has ordered prosecutors to explain why photos and other information were released in connection with the arrests of former Sen. Dianne Wilkerson and Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner.
BOSTON — A bill prompted by a series of recent political scandals has become law in Massachusetts.
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick says he intends to sign a bill approved by Massachusetts lawmakers designed to toughen state ethics standards in the wake of a series of political scandals.
BOSTON — Details of the legislation to reform the Commonwealth’s ethics, lobbying and campaign finance laws.
BOSTON — Massachusetts legislative leaders have reached agreement on a final version of a bill to toughen state ethics standards.
BOSTON — Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi appeared in federal court in South Boston Wednesday, as prosecutors and defense attorneys met for a pre-trial conference.
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill designed to close some of the most egregious loopholes in the state’s pension system.
