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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.

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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Patrick Stresses Education, Transporation During State Of The State Address

Jim Phillips — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:02:26 +0000

During his State Of The State address Wednesday night, Gov. Deval Patrick provided
details on how he plans to pay for ambitious transportation and education programs over the next few years.

Patrick says hiking the income tax by 1%, and cutting back the sales tax by nearly 2% should generate two billion dollars in new spending

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Legislative Leaders say Gun Control, Transportation, Priorities for 2013

Jim Phillips — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:30:16 +0000

Legislative leaders say gun control and transportation funding will be among the key issues facing Massachusetts lawmakers in the new session.

House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray were easily re-elected to their respective leadership posts shortly after members of both heavily Democratic branches were sworn-in by Gov

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