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Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

Pelosi endorses Capuano in Senate race

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:13 GMT

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is backing U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano in the special election for the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.

Candidates offer to pay for debates

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:18:10 GMT

Democrats Alan Khazei and Stephen Pagliuca say they would be willing to foot the bill for two statewide televised debates between the candidates angling to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Gov. avoids backing Kennedy successor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:48:00 GMT

Gov. Deval Patrick says he's staying out of the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary based on advice he got from the man the candidates are trying to replace: the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Patrick meeting Obama in Washington

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:03:37 GMT

Gov. Deval Patrick is making a two-day trip to Washington focused on state economic development and health care issues.

Dems for Senate square-off in debate

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:54:17 GMT

The four Democrats running for Senator Ted Kennedy's Senate seat will square-off in a debate on Monday night.

Obama stops in Bay State help Governor

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:58:32 GMT

President Barack Obama is in the Bay State to help his friend, Governor Deval Patrick, raise some campaign funds.

Gov. Patrick schedules economic summit

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:07:30 GMT

A month late, Gov. Deval Patrick has scheduled his economic summit.

Voter registration deadline this week

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:47:57 GMT

If you want to have you're voice heard on Election Day, you have to register to vote. This week is the deadline for voters to register for the November Municipal Elections.

Lawmakers consider legalizing marijuana

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:34:45 GMT

One group is opposing a bill in the Commonwealth that could regulate and tax cannabis.

Half of state lawmakers endorse Coakley

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:46:11 GMT

Nearly half of Massachusetts lawmakers are endorsing Attorney General Martha Coakley in the special election for the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat.

Obama visiting Boston for Patrick event

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:49:00 GMT

The details are set for President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to Boston.

Insurers mount attack on health reform

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:42:07 GMT

After working for months behind the scenes to help shape health care reform, the insurance industry is now sharply attacking the emerging plan with a report that maintains Senate legislation would increase the cost of a typical policy by hundreds of dollars a year.

Coakley meeting with President Obama

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:42:14 GMT

Attorney General Martha Coakley is meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss financial reform legislation pending before Congress.

House speaker: Budget may be $1B off

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:56:16 GMT

House Speaker Robert DeLeo says the Massachusetts budget may be up to $1 billion out of balance and cuts in state aid to cities and towns are possible.

RFK's son to endorse Khazei for Senate

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:28:48 GMT

A member of the Kennedy family is endorsing Alan Khazei in his bid to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Did alleged attack affect election?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:36:17 GMT

Mayor Susan Dawson was ousted in Agawam's mayoral preliminary election on Tuesday. She finished fourth in a seven candidate field. Earlier this year, Dawson claimed she was attacked at a Max’s Tavern restaurant in Springfield by her boyfriend's estranged wife, Celeste Benoit.

Voters in Agawam edge out Mayor Dawson

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:03:05 GMT

Agawam voters went to the polls seeking change on Tuesday. As a result, Mayor Susan Dawson's first term will also be her last.

Agawam voters decide mayoral match-up

Mark Wiernasz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:10:20 GMT

Agawam voters went to the polls today seeking change. As a result Mayor Susan Dawson's first term will also be her last.

Mihos calls for 10% cut in MA payroll

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:34:06 GMT

Republican gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos is calling for a 10-percent cut in the state's employee payroll in response to lagging tax collections.

Kirk assigned to Senate committees

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:55:53 GMT

Interim Sen. Paul Kirk will serve on the Armed Services and Homeland Security committees.

Senator weighs in on drunk driving bill

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:37:51 GMT

Lawmakers will hold a public hearing on whether to toughen drunk driving penalties. 22News spoke with State Senator Stephen Buoniconti of West Springfield for his input on the proposed bill.

Judge rules Kirk can be sworn in

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:07:11 GMT

A Massachusetts judge has rejected a Republican request to delay the swearing in of Sen. Edward Kennedy's temporary replacement. Paul Kirk is to be sworn in Friday at 3 o'clock in Washington. You can watch the ceremony live on our website.

Battle continues for Kennedy successor

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:47:10 GMT

Paul Kirk will be sworn in as a temporary replacement for Ted Kennedy in the Senate on Friday, if all goes right. The fight surrounding the seat continues, as Republican lawmakers are trying to block the governor’s appointment.

Obama calls Kirk 'excellent choice'

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:57:57 GMT

President Barack Obama says the Democrat selected to temporarily replace the late Sen. Edward Kennedy is a "distinguished leader" and an excellent choice to carry on Kennedy's work.

Former DNC head Kirk to replace Kennedy

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:33:21 GMT

The governor of Massachusetts has named former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. to temporarily fill the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's seat.

Governor to announce Kennedy successor

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:13:55 GMT

State lawmakers have given final approval for Governor Deval Patrick to appoint someone to temporarily fill Ted Kennedy's Senate seat until the special election. The governor is expected to make the announcement at 11:00 a.m. at the Statehouse.

Kennedy’s sons support Kirk for Senate

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:33:36 GMT

A family confidant says the sons of Edward Kennedy want Paul Kirk to temporarily replace their father in the U.S. Senate.

Gov. wins approval to appoint Senator

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:07:42 GMT

The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim replacement for the late Edward Kennedy's U.S. Senate seat.

Voters decide mayoral ballots for Nov.

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:08:16 GMT

The polls have closed, the votes have been counted, and 22News has your accurate preliminary elections results for Holyoke, Westfield, and Pittsfield.