PATRICK TAKES THE STAND: Gov. Patrick is set to testify today in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Sal DiMasi and his alleged co-conspirators (AP). The Herald has some advice for how the Guv should proceed, and the Globe has coverage of yesterday’s dustup over Leslie Kirwan’s testimony.
SENATE BUDGET: The State Senate passed an FY12 budget just before midnight last night.(AP) Some of the highlights:
– Limited bargaining rights for municipal employee health care. (Globe)
– Public defender measure is passed (AP)
– Rejection of GOP tax breaks (Herald)
– Tougher escalator regulations (AP)
– Bruce Tarr, superstar (Globe)
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