HEADED FOR VENUS: It's the final countdown for the DiMasi corruption trial.Closing arguments are beginning right now (AP).Prosecutors tell DiMasi family not to worry. (Herald) THURSDAY DROP: The Patrick administration forgot what day of … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Compromise gambling bill expected – Transgender rights bill heard – Patrick nom rejected – T in trouble
SUFFOLK UPS: Here comes the cha-ching - Herald says a "compromise" gambling bill is on the way. LEGISLATURE: The transgender rights bill is back in the spotlight on Beacon Hill. (Globe) PATRICK: The Governor's Council rejects a … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Patrick rejects federal immigration program – Aid bill on the way for tornado victims – Subpoenas issued in Lawrence mayor investigation – DeLeo wants casino bill next month
IMMIGRATION: Gov. Patrick says no to Secure Communities (AP) and defends his choice (Herald). Some call the decision a victory, some call it a public safety threat (Herald). Some use recklessly hyperbolic rhetoric. TORNADOES: An … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Labor aids tornado cleanup – DiMasi defense begins argument – Right to Repair heats up – Critics question Gov’s parole actions
CLEANING UP: Volunteers and relief workers, including labor organizations, continue to respond to the tornado-racked areas of the state. (Ledger) Gov. Patrick promises to do "everything we can." (MassLive) Also, sleepover at the Gov's. … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Cleanup continues in W. Mass. – Romney declares candidacy, Obama ‘failed’ – Palin comes to the North End
TORNADO ALLEY: Tornado cleanup continues today, with word from Sen. Kerry about federal assistance (Wash. Post). Gov. Patrick hopes the death toll stays at four. (MassLive) The Herald alerts us to pols' that and are not in Western … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Tornado cleanup begins in Western & Central MA – Gov. and Senators tour damage – Romney set to announce – Sarah tours trail?
TORNADO ALLEY: The state begins cleaning up after a day of devastating tornadoes and thunder storms. Gov. Patrick, Lt. Gov. Murray, Sen. Kerry, Sen. Brown and other officials are on the ground in Western Mass. Patrick spoke with WWLP this … [Read more...]
MASSterList: AFL-CIO boss to step down – DiMasi defense takes over – Disclosure forms inadequate
BOSS: AFL-CIO resident Robert Haynes will not run for reelection as the Union's head.(WBUR) MORE: Herald, Globe DiFENSE: It's the accused side's turn to tell the tell of the infamous Cognos contract. Herald, Globe, AP DISCLOSURE: … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Top Probation lawyer fired – RomneyCare by the record – Prosecution wrapping up at DiMasi trial – Setti’s baby boy
STOP SNITCHIN': The acting commissioner of Probation has fired the department's top lawyer for leaking information to former commissioner John O'Brien, who is accused of running a jobs-for-favors operation out of Probation. MITT … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Patrick to take the stand at DiMasi trial – Senate passes FY12 budget – Court reform headed to conference – Romney pre-announces announcement
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 … [Read more...]
Senate begins budget debate, rejects sales tax reduction – Kirwan testifies at DiMasi trial – Phoenix roasts Beacon Hill
DiMASI: Former Patrick administration budget chief Leslie Kirwan testified yesterday that former House Speaker Sal DiMasi, on trial for corruption, pushed for a contract with a software company (WBUR) that was granted by the administration … [Read more...]