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Rep: Corporations buying government

Lawmakers are gathering support for a state resolution to overturn a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Citizens United vs. the FEC.

Helping the disabled find work

The State Senate has unanimously passed a bill designed to help high school students with disabilities transition into post-secondary education or obtain

Kennedy makes move for Congress run

Joseph Kennedy III has moved to a different Boston suburb ahead of an expected congressional bid to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Barney Frank.

House Speaker: no new taxes or fees

Speaker Robert DeLeo announced before the House of Representatives that there will be no new taxes or fees in the 2013 House budget proposal.

DeLeo: No new taxes in House budget

House Speaker Robert DeLeo, in a speech to House members on Wednesday, plans to rule out using any new taxes or fees to balance next year’s budget, an approach

Fmr. State Senator to challenge Neal

A candidate vying for Congressman Richard Neal's seat kicked off his campaign in Holyoke Wednesday morning.

Santorum sweeps Romney in GOP contests

Republican Rick Santorum is looking to capitalize on a string of stunning victories that snapped his four-state losing streak and raised new questions about

Mass considers expanding DNA database

Lawmakers are looking to expand the state’s DNA database. 

Phoebe Prince inspires anti-suicide

After the death of Phoebe Prince, most of the nation focused on the problem of schoolyard bullying, but one man was inspired to be a leader in suicide

Patrick raps Gingrich over job creation

Gov. Deval Patrick took a swipe at Republicans seeking to defeat President Barack Obama and said federal policy makers can take a cue from Massachusetts to cut

Gov. proposes a new contractor model

In Governor Deval Patrick's state budget, he's proposed a new construction project procurement model.

Clergy attacks stalled crime bill

Religious leaders are speaking out against a crime bill that bars three-time convicted violent offenders from parole.

Midwives given more medical authority

Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill that enhances the job of nurse-midwives.

Mentally ill need treatment, not jail

Law enforcement officers say they’re trained to arrest, not handle people with mental illness, and that needs to change.

Prescription drug abuse crackdown

You’ve heard of Generation X, how about Generation RX?   The Senate is cracking down on prescription drug abuse, a disease affecting many young people.

Mass., NY govs place Super Bowl bets

Governor Deval Patrick has faith in the Patriots -- and he's putting some New England goodies on the line to prove it.

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Timeline: Nationwide Mortgage Deal

$25 billion deal over foreclosure abuses that occurred after the housing bubble …

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