The Governor's Council voted to fill out the ranks of the Parole Board (Globe) with Gov. Patrick's nominees (WBUR), but not without requiring Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to call in the boss to break some ties (AP). The Republican focuses on Springfield's Lucy Soto-Abbe.
The House passed a $325 million supplemental budget (T&G) yesterday, which included $50 million for additional snow removal (WBUR). Hopefully, that will cover it (WCVB).
The Lynn Journal tells us that a collection of mayors met behind closed doors with Speaker DeLeo to discuss gambling last week. Behind closed (cell) doors, a Fitchburg mayoral hopeful faces charges of A&B on a police officer (T&G).
Former U.S. House Speaker and potential 2012 Romney rival (Salem News), Newt Gingrich visited Salem State. The Lynn Item's take.
Still more coverage (AP) is available of Tuesday's oversight hearing ( WWLP) on tax breaks and certain job-moving companies ( Fox 25).
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