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Watch Deval Patrick's Press Conference on Boston Marathon Explosions

Jim Phillips — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:26:56 +0000

Boston police say two people were killed and 23 people were hurt when a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

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Showdown Brews Between Governor Patrick And Speaker DeLeo

Jack Peterson — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:54:27 +0000

A showdown is brewing between Governor Patrick and House Speaker Robert DeLeo over taxes and transportation.

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Lawmakers Counter Gov. Patrick's Transportation Funding Proposal

Taylor Cormier — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:28:29 +0000

Legislative leaders have unveiled a transportation financing plan that calls for $500 million in new revenues, including increases in state gasoline and cigarette taxes.

The plan announced Tuesday rejects a $1

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Gov. Patrick Exempt From Public Records Law

Taylor Cormier — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:57:09 +0000

Massachusetts' public records law seems fairly straightforward, but among those who say they aren't covered by the law is Gov. Deval Patrick.

Throughout his years in office Patrick has followed the lead of past governors, including Mitt Romney, in claiming the governor's office is exempt from the law

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Governor Patrick's Budget Plan Concerns Some

Jack Peterson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:00:16 +0000

Governor Patrick's 35-billion dollar budget proposal will likely meet with resistance from lawmakers on Beacon Hill.

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Governor Patrick Names William 'Mo' Cowan As Interim Senator

Jim Phillips — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:58:34 +0000

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has appointed his former Chief-of-Staff as interim U.S. Senator for the seat being vacated by Secretary of State-Designate John Kerry.

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Will Governor Patrick Select Victoria Reggie Kennedy as Interim Senator?

Phil Paleologos — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:34:43 +0000

With the news breaking that Senator John Kerry has officially been named, that means Wednesday, Gov. Patrick will appoint an interim U.S. Senator!

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State Official Touts Patrick's Budget in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:41:06 +0000

Top officials from Gov. Deval Patrick's administration are fanning out across the state to sell the public on his package of tax hikes and increased spending on education and transportation.

Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Rick Sullivan spoke in New Bedford today, highlighting several ongoing projects in New Bedford as beneficiaries of Patrick's budget proposal

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Massachusetts Governor Considering Parole for Teenaged Murderers

Phil Paleologos — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:40:50 +0000

Gov. Patrick is floating the idea that teenagers between 14-18 convicted of first degree murder be considered for parole after serving at least 15 years in prison.

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Governor Patrick Tells Massachusetts' Mayors To Back His Spending Plan

Jack Peterson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:31:36 +0000

Governor Deval Patrick is encouraging the Commonwealth's Mayors to get behind his budget proposal.

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