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Senate passes $34B budget

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:48:31 GMT

The state Senate approved a $34 billion dollar state budget Thursday night that falls short of providing UMass the $480 million dollars it’s requesting to prevent fees from going up in the fall.

Gomez, Markey on immigration, sales tax

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:55:23 GMT

Democratic Congressman Edward Markey and his Republican challenger Gabriel Gomez answer questions on how they feel about taxing online purchases, immigration, and environmental regulations.

Gun issue the focus of listening tour

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:23:07 GMT

State Rep. Harold Naughton (D-Clinton) brought his gun violence listening tour to Chicopee on Friday.

Ma State Rep. charged with dealing meth

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:55:30 GMT

Former Massachusetts State Representative charged with dealing meth.

Battle over min wage, sick leave

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:53:24 GMT

More than one hundred union members and minimum wage workers are fighting for fair wages and sick leave benefits.

Lt. Gov. Murray resigns

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:45:34 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray announced his resignation Wednesday to take on a job in the private sector.

State Rep. resigns amid ethics hearings

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:05 GMT

Following days of House Ethics Committee hearings believed to be focused on him, state Rep. John Fresolo of Worcester resigned Wednesday afternoon, effective immediately.

Who knew what when?

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:18:52 GMT

Congress expected to grill IRS official at center of tax screening scandal.

Lt. Governor Tim Murray leaving office

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:24:45 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray , is resigning from office, in order to take a job as the leader of a Worcester business group.

Committee asks for school funding study

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:46:37 GMT

Massachusetts School Committees says school districts face too many regulations and unfunded mandates.

Senators demand IRS "come clean"

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:19:50 GMT

Senators question former IRS chief over details of Tea Party targeting.

Markey & Gomez on the campaign trail

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:53 GMT

U.S. Senate candidate Edward Markey plans to campaign in West Roxbury Tuesday afternoon.

Tax-deductible organizations breakdown

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:28:31 GMT

A look at the most common tax-exempt groups.

IRS investigation continues

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:05 GMT

The former head of the IRS goes in front of Congress to answer questions about what happened at the IRS.

More funding sought for UMass

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:51:36 GMT

University of Massachusetts student trustees are pushing for the Senate to join the House and Gov. Deval Patrick in funding the public university at a high enough level to stave off tuition and fee increases.

Gov. to read JFK speeches at concert

Lynn Barry — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:16:42 GMT

It will be a change of pace for Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday night.

Gov. restores funds cut from MA budget

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:19:24 GMT

Citing improved tax collections, Gov. Deval Patrick's administration on Friday restored nearly $21 million in budget cuts, the bulk of which will go to local school districts.

White house takes action

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:32:27 GMT

The Obama administration scrambles to deal with IRS, Associated Press and Benghazi controversies.

Tribe wants a casino deal approval

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:37:42 GMT

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is trying to get a casino deal approved by the State Legislature; if the agreement is passed it would benefit western Massachusetts.

IRS report released

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:04:10 GMT

The IRS report has been released, and has both the President and lawmakers demanding answers and action.

22News travels to police memorial in DC

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:39 GMT

President Barack Obama delivered remarks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, an annual ceremony honoring individuals who were killed in the line of duty in the previous year.

Immigration opposition

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:11:56 GMT

Republicans come out in force against "Gang of 8" immigration reform bill.

Scandals Rock DC

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:07:31 GMT

President Obama and the White House take fire as number of political scandals grow.

"Dukes of Hazzard" actor visit stopped

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:10:08 GMT

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. Edward Markey is cancelling a planned fundraising appearance by a former "The Dukes of Hazzard" actor who criticized NASCAR for banning the show's "General Lee" car from driving a parade lap.

Bill would ban smoking with kids in car

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:05:13 GMT

Smokers who drive with children in their vehicles would no longer be able to light up, under legislation being considered by lawmakers on the Public Health Committee.

Gov Patrick on trade mission to Ireland

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:42 GMT

Gov. Deval Patrick is heading to Ireland to join a trade mission already under way by Senate President Therese Murray.

British PM met with Gov. Patrick

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:44:14 GMT

British Prime Minister David Cameron has met with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to offer his condolences and discuss lessons that can be learned from the deadly Boston Marathon bombing.

Carole King at Markey campaign stop

Matt Caron — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:06:03 GMT

Senate Candidate Edward Markey went on a tour of Western Mass on Sunday.

NYC may allow non-citizens to vote

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:43 GMT

New York City lawmakers are considering a proposal to give hundreds of thousands of immigrants the right to vote in local elections.

President's jobs tour starts in Texas

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:57:47 GMT

President Obama is dropping in on Austin, Texas, and using the bustling city as a backdrop to talk about attracting jobs and providing skills training.