Mass. Statehouse

Mitchell Testifies In Support of Governor’s Revenue Plan, Southcoast Rail
Mitchell Testifies In Support of Governor’s Revenue Plan, Southcoast Rail
Mitchell Testifies In Support of Governor’s Revenue Plan, Southcoast Rail
Mayyor Jon Mitchell addressed the Joint Committee on Transporation Oversight on Tuesday at the Statehouse, urging lawmakers to support Governor Patrick's tax plan to fund transporation projects like Southcoast Rail.  Mitchell says extending commuter rail service to Taunton, New Bedford and Fall Rver is too important to let fall by the wayside........
Gov. Patrick Joins Students In Backing Education Funding Plan
Gov. Patrick Joins Students In Backing Education Funding Plan
Gov. Patrick Joins Students In Backing Education Funding Plan
Gov. Deval Patrick is urging students from the University of Massachusetts and community colleges to press lawmakers to back his education proposal.  Patrick addressed hundreds of students at a rally at the Statehouse Monday, saying an affordable college education is good for students and the economy...
Legislative Leaders say Gun Control, Transportation, Priorities for 2013
Legislative Leaders say Gun Control, Transportation, Priorities for 2013
Legislative Leaders say Gun Control, Transportation, Priorities for 2013
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...