Governor Patrick's Priorities

Two of Governor Patrick's top priorities take center stage during State House hearings this week and their chances of success range from moderate to nil.

On the Governor's plan to invest one-billion dollars in the life sciences industry, lawmakers say the plan may be too expensive and too narrowly focused.

Today's hearing on casinos takes on one of the most troubling issues: gambling addiction. Joining us for a look at how the governor is campaigning for his plans is WBUR's Martha Bebinger.