Mass Roundup - Massachusetts Daily Political News » 2009

Real Clear Politics: Coakley 51.06% Brown 48.9%

By Mike Rossettie | Red Mass Group

Romney: Brown win in Senate race would ’shock the country’

By Foon Rhee | Political Intelligence

Mass. GOP sets nominating convention for April 17

By AP | Boston.com

2009: State Government Year In Review

By Jim O'Sullivan | Georgetown Record

Scott Brown Has raised over $600K in December

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Political battle shaping up in 7th Plymouth District

By Steven Dodrill | 95.9 WATD

Scott Brown gets Farked

By Staff | Fark

Hopkinton’s Selectman Brian Herr to run for state treasurer

By Michael Morton | Wicked Local

Daughter Of Slain Clerk Obtains Visa After Capuano Intercedes

By Kathleen McNerney | 90.9 WBUR

Limited interest in town races

By Emily Costello | The Lexington Minuteman

Cuts could translate into closing Hingham firehouse

By Maryellen Dever | Hingham Journal

DeLeo names lawyer to review costs

By AP | Boston Herald

Carolyn Kirk set for 2nd inaugural

By Richard Gaines | Gloucester Daily Times

Coakley: Peabody insurance agency cheated customers

By Matthew Roy | The Salem News

Battle brewing for state rep. seat

By Bethany Bay | Andover Townsman

Council has plenty of unfinished business

By Katie Farrell Lovett | The Daily News

DiTullio unanimously tapped as new library director

By Lynne Hendricks | The Daily News

Newton’s new mayor facing high expectations

By Erica Noonan | The Boston Globe

Chatham sewers get $40M lift

By Dogu Fraser | Cape Cod Times

Mayor says city not able to pay pension money today

By J.J. Huggins | The Eagle Tribune

Coakley wins Lang endorsement after tour of city firm

By Charis Anderson | South Coast Today

McGovern touts funding to design Rte. 109 road repairs

By Ashley Studley | The Milford Daily News

Timothy Cahill says state has raised about $77 million through liquidation

By AP | MassLive

Bedford Selectman decides not to run for re-election

By Chris Klingenberg | The Bedford Minuteman

Martha Coakley continues to rip Brown for tax “rhetoric.”

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Brown airs first TV ad of Senate general election campaign

By Staff | The Boston Globe

Brown’s first TV ad: I’m like JFK

By Jessica Van Sack | On Politics

Shaunna O’Connell for State Representative

By Mike Rossettie | Red Mass Group

Public invited to mayor’s inaugural ceremonies

By Staff | The Salem News

Schools might crack down on texting

By Amanda McGregor | The Salem News

Council vote leads to retirement board lawsuit threat

By J.J. Huggins | The Eagle Tribune

Robert DeLeo plans slots gamble

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

Coakley outlines plan for tax relief

By John Ellement | The Boston Globe

Ross eyes Brown seat – if vacant

By Jim Hand | The Sun Chronicle

Deficit forces tough choices for district

By Courtney Nguyen | The Daily News

Barney Frank pulls support for Durfee Tech plan

By Michael Holtzman | The Herald News

Fall River City Council reduces residential tax burden

By Michael Holtzman | The Herald News

Flanagan says he’s inherited a ‘fiscal nightmare’

By Michael Holtzman | The Herald News

Great Scott! Brown’s Misdiagnosis

By Staff | Health Care for All

Coakley last month: “We need to get taxes up”

By Jessica Van Sack | On Politics

NFIB endorses Scott Brown for Senate

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Mass. unveils new solar-rebate programs

By Jackie Noblett | Boston Business Journal

Massachusetts among least-religious states

By Staff | Boston Business Journal

The best and worst of the year gone by

By Staff | Valley Advocate

Randolph Selectmen oppose Holbrook transfer station

By Lauren DeFilippo | Randolph Herald

Signs still point to loss of house seat for Massachusetts

By Kyle Cheney | Wicked Local

Governor pushes for federal broadband funding

By Antoinette Pizzi | Wicked Local

Legislators receive $3,203 pay hike for 2009

By Bob Katzen | Wicked Local

State set to take over sheriff departments

By Jay Pateakos | The Herald News

Governor rescinds regional school transportation cuts

By Steve Urbon | South Coast Today

Tierney defends jet engine program

By Matthew Roy | The Daily News

Bill Bowles resigns council seat

By Jim Hand | The Sun Chronicle

Methuen Council cuts $746K from budget, limits tax increase

By J.J. Huggins | The Eagle Tribune

Lawrence $17 million deficit delays tax bills

By Jill Harmacinski | The Eagle Tribune

No re-vote on Wellington School

By Anthony Schinella | Belmont Citizen-Herald

Senate election activity gets moving

By Dick Lindsay | North Adams Transcript

Inaugural ceremonies set for Monday

By Paul Leighton | The Salem News

GOP lets Scott Brown fend for himself

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Former selectman Catherine Buelow-Cascio questions number of holidays

By Nancy Gouter | MassLive

Frederic Warman to face challenger for first time in 20 years

By Lori Stabile | MassLive

Baker calls on Deval to help Mass Fishing Industry

By Brock Cordeiro | Red Mass Group

Join Rep. Jeff Perry in January for “Jokes with Jeff”

By Staff | Cape Cod Today

Martha Coakley avoids Kennedy family legacy

By AP | Boston Herald

Scott Brown calls for Mass. health plan caps

By AP | Boston Herald

Local effort to boost turnout is under way

By Dick Lindsay | The Berkshire Eagle

UMass hospital system posts $92M surplus

By AP | Boston Herald

Towns use grants to target drunken driving over holidays

By Jonathan Phelps | Gloucester Daily Times

Legislators, police send message of support for text driving ban

By Evan Lips | MetroWest Daily News

Still time to register for Special Senate Election

By NECN | RememberingKennedy.com

Monday morning briefing

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Corruption case against DiMasi detailed

By Andrea Estes | The Boston Globe

Kerry, Tierney lost credibility by funding unneeded engine

By Editors | The Boston Globe

A Debate Mistake

By Jim Corrigan | Blue News Tribune

Scott Brown Opens 8th Campaign office in Holyoke

By | Mass Conservative Feminist

Hearings planned for Mass. forest management plan

By AP | Boston.com

No Land Court decision

By Staff | Wicked Local

Groton churches council will start new year by opening doors to all faiths

By Hiroko Sato | Lowell Sun

Three vie for Chelmsford selectmen; more candidates expected

By Rita Savard | Lowell Sun

New ethics rules irk municipalities

By Dan McDonald | The Daily News

Coakley assistant makes shift to that other popular pastime

By Andrea Estes | The Boston Globe

Spilka: Ed. bill includes needed changes

By Karen Spilka | The Milford Daily News

A month after Bridgewater prison escape, questions linger

By KyleKyle Alspach | Cambridge Chronicle

Avatar: Wicked awesome retelling of the 2008 election

By Bob | Blue Mass Group

Rising Political Stars of 2010

By Staff | The Daily Beast

Martha Coakley: Spreading the Wealth is a Civic Duty or Something

By Staff | Red State

Kevin Kuros for State Representative

By Mike Rossettie | Red Mass Group

Scott Brown on trail without TV reporter wife

By AP | Boston Herald

Gov. Patrick Says He May Miss Book Deadline

By AP | The Boston Channel

Legislators watching for final decision on public law school

By Tracy Jan | MetroDesk

Lawyering up to suppress public records

By Dan Kennedy | Media Nation

Deal is struck on firetruck upkeep

By Donovan Slack | The Boston Globe

Councilor plans ‘tea party’ to protest tax hike

By J.J. Huggins | The Eagle Tribune

The final lap for greyhounds in Massachusetts

By Eric Moskowitz | The Boston Globe

Springfield officer backed in rights case

By Jonathan Saltzman | The Boston Globe

Hyatt GM Christmas Op Ed: Your Fired

By David Yamada | Universal Hub

Boston Herald tests Galluccio’s Breathalyzer Toothpaste Test

By Staff | Boston Herald

Christy Mihos Calls for All Hands On Deck with the Fisher House

By Staff | PR Web

Bill could save Landlocked Forest

By Bruce Coulter | Wicked Local

Coakley rejects one-on-one debate with Brown

By Michael Levenson | The Boston Globe

Coakley: Senate Health Care Bill a ‘Real Solution’

By Staff | InsideMedford.com

Cockroach Of The Year Award: Paul Kirk

By Brian Maloney | Save WRKO

2009: State Government Year In Review

By Jim O'Sullivan | Swampscott Reporter

Mass. Senate Panel To Probe Prisoner Escape

By AP | WBZO

Coakley slams auto insurance system

By Jay Fitzgerald | Boston Herald

Brown presses Coakley for one-on-one debate

By Eric Moskowitz | The Boston Globe

East Boston son’s stunning fall

By Michael Levenson | The Boston Globe

Forbes case lesson

By Editor | Boston Herald

DeLeo’s stance on fees rejected

By Andrea Estes | The Boston Globe

Reid cites Kennedy in final pitch before vote

By AP | NECN

Senate candidate Joe Kennedy: ‘I’m an ordinary person’

By Staff | Wicked Local

How Mike Capuano could have run a better campaign

By Staff | Wicked Local

Galluccio can’t leave home until Jan. 4

By Stephanie Ebbert | The Boston Globe

Mihos recovering after fall on ice

By Andrea Estes | MetroDesk

Gallucio placed on 24-hour house arrest

By AP | Boston.com

3 debates set in race for Kennedy US Senate seat

By AP | Boston.com

Boston Republican after Walsh’s state Senate seat

By Edward Colby | Wicked Local

Rockland selectmen seek snow funds after storm

By Mikaela Slaney | Rockland Standard

Mayor Menino: Enjoy the traditions of this holiday season

By Thomas Menino | The Allston-Brighton TAB

State Sen. upset about UMass deal

By AP | Boston.com

Quincy to increase tax on hotels by 50%

By Jack Encarnacao | Wicked Local

Menino aide helped in Boston liquor license deal

By Richard Weir | Boston Herald

Mashpee selectman in rehab after heart attack

By Matthew Burke | Cape Cod Times

Senator Kerry’s Wife Battling Cancer

By Staff | The Boston Channel

Gov. Deval Patrick reflects on his ‘mistake’

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Senate rivals collide over world issues

By Brian Mooney | The Boston Globe

Sen. Anthony Gallucio headed back to court

By Joe Dwinell | Edward Mason

Galluccio blames failed alcohol test on toothpastes

By Jennifer Eagan | NECN

Scott Brown targets Martha Coakley as ‘robotic’ liberal

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

Mass. Gov. Sees ‘Fear-mongering’ In 2010 Campaign

By Glen Johnson | WBZO

Storm cleanup cost state $11.4 million

By State House News Service | Wicked Local

State launches Web-based map for stimulus project updates

By Staff | Wicked Local

Galluccio pledges to ‘work doggedly’; from Home

By Jillian Fennimore | Wicked Local

John Kerry due in Boston to tout controversial health bill

By State House News Service | Boston Herald

Gov. Patrick weighed not seeking re-election

By AP | Boston Herald

Judge to rule on gender operation

By AP | Boston Herald

Martha Coakley, Scott Brown sound off

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

Lawmakers to meet with Speaker on Brockton power plant

By Kyle Alspach | The Enterprise

Deval Patrick’s bare Cabinet loses another aide

By State House News Service | Boston Herald

Sen. Fargo recovering after hip surgery

By Ben Aaronson | The Daily News Tribune

For Coakley, a primer in politics

By Matt Viser | The Boston Globe

US details drug case facing aide to Menino

By Jonathan Saltzman | The Boston Globe

Rep candidate displaced after blaze at house

By Bruno Matarazzo Jr. | The Salem News

Coakley, Brown clash in first debate

By Matt Viser | The Boston Globe

Senate candidates spar in first three-way debate

By Scot Yount | NECN

Rush job for Marian Walsh’s senate seat

By Adam | Universal Hub

Kerry, Kirk: Get Bay State a Nebraska deal

By Jack Spillane | All Politics is Local

David D’Arcangelo Starting Think Tank

By Travis Anderson | Boston.com

Joe Kennedy fails Politics 101

By Staff | Red Mass Group

GOP’s Brown says he’s won Senate race with family

By AP | Boston Herald

New government means new board members

By Lauren DeFilippo | Randolph Herald

Coakley accepts curb on abortion coverage

By Lisa Wangsness | The Boston Globe

Easthampton mayor vows thrift with free cash

By Matt Pilon | Gazettenet.com

Editorial: Texting ban a matter for Legislature, not locals

By Editors | The Eagle Tribune

Inspector general OKs procedure on Brewster Town Hall sale

By Rich Eldred | Wicked Local

Mass. pushing energy efficient neighborhoods

By AP | South Coast Today

Scott Brown in the spotlight as 3 hopefuls begin debates

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

Senate candidates on LGBT issues

By Hannah Clay Wareham | Edge News

State agencies spending millions on lobbyists

By Mike Beaudet | My Fox Boston

State House Roundup: The Decembrists

By Jim O'Sullivan | Wicked Local

Stories merit a closer look

By Robert Nemeth | Telegram.com

State eyes dropout prevention plan

By Richard Tisei | Reading Advocate

First two debates set in Kennedy successor race

By AP | Boston.com

Race for Kennedy Senate Seat: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

By Martin Laine | Digital Journal

Blizzard notes – Scott Brown.

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Mihos talks taxes, tolls in MetroWest campaign stop

By Abby Jordan | Wicked Local

Governor reaffirms slot parlor, racing opposition

By |

What would Ted Kennedy do?

By |

Gun permits surge in state

By |

Mass. consumer violations carry little consequence

By |

Review: Mass. approved major, minor laws in 2009

By |

Pols & politics: Rep says whoa to ‘jockeying’

By |

Column: Brown? Coakley? Press 1 for more options

By |

Baker team warming to Mihos match

By |

Lame-duck Lawrence mayor not ‘stealing’

By |

After two deaths, city aims to help homeless stay warm

By Colneth Smiley Jr. | Boston Herald

Mashpee tribe’s casino hopes kept alive

By K.C. Myers | Cape Cod Times

State, 8,000 union workers settle on revised contracts

By Matt Viser | The Boston Globe

Boston wins $16m in taxes on utility

By Casey Ross | The Boston Globe

Tim Cahill promises suit to recoup hefty legal fees

By Frank Phillips | The Boston Globe

DeLeo does it his way

By Jenna Russell | The Boston Globe

Brown’s biggest foe: Bay State’s blue streak

By Joan Vennochi | The Boston Globe

Anthony Galluccio laps up wrist slap

By Howie Carr | Boston Herald

Why wasn’t ‘Moby Dick’ filmed in New Bedford?

By Lauren Daley | South Coast Today

Liaison’s computer locked down

By Richard Weir | Boston Herald

Patrick Foran for State Representative

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Somerville mayor joins English Works campaign

By Staff | Wicked Local

Boston saved $1.5 million in winter costs by bullying salt company

By Adam | Universal Hub

Senate prez weighs action against Galluccio

By Joe Dwinell | Boston Herald

Galluccio pleads guilty, given home confinement

By Laura Crimaldi | Boston Herald

Congressional Clout? Massachusetts delegation laughably ineffective

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Adams Selectmen considering BYOB bylaw for patrons

By Ryan Hutton | North Adams Transcript

Tsongas backs bill upgrading benefits for Iraqi immigrants

By Staff | Wicked Local

Tim Cahill’s legal costs soaring

By Frank Phillips | The Boston Globe

How to qualify for a state ‘job’

By Howie Carr | Boston Herald

Lawrence mayor eyes big cashout

By Edward Mason | Boston Herald

GOP’s Kerry Healey eyes TV gig

By Christine McConville | Boston Herald

Scott Brown goes after Coakley’s legal approach to terrorists

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Kennedy with a difference

By Jim Hand | The Sun Chronicle

This Kennedy wants to cut government

By Matt Viser | The Boston Globe

Electric rates in Mass are some of the highest in the country

By Seth Daniel | Everett Independent

Brown, Coakley, Kennedy agree to a series of debates

By Dan Ring | MassLive

Other alternative parties comment on Massachusetts debate issue

By Staff | Independent Political Report

Menino’s Eastie liaison faces federal drug charges

By Dave Wedge | Boston Herald

Brown, Coakley venture to familiar terrain

By Eric Moskowitz | MetroDesk

DeLeo: I’m here to stay

By Hillary Chabot | The Daily Briefing

4 Democrats drop protest blocking Mass. House

By Staff | Boston.com

SEIU shenanigans in Massachusetts

By Michelle Malkin | michellemalkin.com

Katherine Clark, others announce candidacies for state seat

By Daniel DeMaina | Malden Observer

Mass. Unemployment Rate Falls For Second Month

By Frannie Carr | 90.9 WBUR

Speaker DeLeo moves to end furor over legal fees

By Frank Phillips | The Boston Globe

Mayor James Fiorentini hopes to recover housing aid

By Julie Varney | The Haverhill Gazette

Effort to oust Falmouth selectman fails

By Aaron Gouveia | Cape Cod Times

Mass. Democrats meet amid disorder in the House

By Staff | AP

Scott Brown sends voters the “Martha Coakley Tax Bill.”

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Cape secures $22 million in water funds

By Karen Jeffrey | Cape Cod Times

Judges’ lax attitudes the real danger here

By Margery Eagan | Boston Herald

Mass. budget deficit could hit $3 billion next year

By Dan Ring | MassLive

The UMass Spending Binge

By Jon Keller | Keller @ Large

UMass Boston to buy Bayside convention center

By Adam | Universal Hub

Mayor Michael Bissonnette wants to ensure all 7.2 acres included in purchase

By Pamela Metaxas | MassLive

Greg Hanley appointed to Pembroke Housing Authority

By Steve Annear | Pembroke Mariner

Brown Calls On Coakley To Investigate SEIU Local

By Fred Thys | 90.9 WBUR

Deval Patrick expresses concerns about biomass plant

By Michael McAuliffe | MassLive

“Wait, who becomes Attorney General if Coakley gets elected?”

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Joseph Mokrisky won’t seek reelection

By Candace Hall | Stoughton Journal

Quincy councilor Keenan eyes state Senate run

By Staff | Wicked Local

The debate voters deserve: Coakley vs. Brown

By Editors | The Boston Globe

East Bridgewater Christmas on the Common draws candidates

By Staff | Wicked Local

Framingham residents to see $1.70 tax hike

By Abby Jordan | Wicked Local

Mass. is a competitive state …

By Staff | State House News Service

Rep Thomas Stanley: Law firm audit of House ‘not good enough,’

By Richard Conn | The Daily News

Five Ways to Lower Your 2009 Cambridge Tax Bill

By Jose Velazquez-Ramos | Cambridge Chronicle

Deval Patrick’s sneak attack on Herald falls flat

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Barnstable faces recall election Thursday

By Jake Berry | Cape Cod Times

Lynnfield lawyer to challenge Blodgett for DA job

By Matthew Roy | The Daily News

Representative Matthew Patrick bucks legislative leadership

By Stephanie Vosk | Cape Cod Times

Martha Coakley, don’t hex the ballot

By Howie Carr | Boston Herald

Charles Rudnick to Challenge Cindy Creem

By Dan Atkinson | Newton TAB

Kerry fundraising letter: Defeat Sarah Palin and Tea Parties

By Patrik Johnsson | Christian Science Monitor

Bill Hudak out raises John Tierney

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Five Newton aldermen to say goodbye on Monday

By Dan Atkinson | Newton TAB

Paul Coletti steps down after 32 years

By Dan Atkinson | Newton TAB

Martha Coakley and Scott Brown spar over Cap and Trade

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Faculty, staff positions at UMass in jeopardy

By Diane Lederman | MassLive

Sam Sutter to run for attorney general?

By Staff | Taunton Daily Gazette

Mayor Crowley requests schools superintendent to apologize

By Dino F. Ciliberti | Taunton Daily Gazette

Flanagan considers adding another full-time lawyer

By Michael Holtzman | Wicked Local

GOP sends Dems bills for DiMasi defense

By Staff | Boston Herald

DeLeo will name independent attorney to review of legal expenses

By Staff | Wicked Local

Karyn Polito: Make dangerousness hearings standard in child sex assault

By Laura Crimaldi | Boston Herald

Kara Fratto State Representative Candidate Letter

By Kara Fratto | Wicked Local

Joe Denucci commends Whitman Housing Authority

By Staff | Wicked Local

Former Boston mayoral candidate Joseph Tierney dies

By Staff | Boston.com

Coakley balking at 1-on-1 debates

By Matt Viser | The Boston Globe

Thieves steal a place in history

By Benjamin Bell | Boston Herald

Ex-rival: Tom Menino to back term limits

By Richard Weir | Boston Herald

Selectmen say restriction on Holliston cross stands firm

By Kendall Hatch | MetroWest Daily News

Scott Brown lays out plan for federal spending and deficit reduction.

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Coakley Refused To Debate Frisoli In 2006

By Garrett Quinn | Red Mass Group

Property taxes going up in Salem

By Chris Cassidy | The Salem News

Critics slam Deval Patrick over hiring spree

By Joe Dwinell | Boston Herald

Sweetheart Deal

By Staff | Deval Patrick Watch

Deval Patrick cutting $2.4 million for program for Mentally Ill

By Dan Ring | MassLive

John Tierney announces critical funding for local communities

By Staff | Wicked Local

Praise for Patrick’s recycling policy

By Staff | Blue Mass Group

Mass. Ed Chief seeks revoke of Robert Hughes Academy

By Staff | Boston Herald

Campaign 2010: Baker hits Patrick over stimulus use

By Staff | Wicked Local

GOP’s Brown calls for 7 debates in Mass. Sen. race

By Staff | Boston.com

Brown: Coakley is stalling debate decision in Senate race

By Alison King | NECN

Mass. AG Martha Coakley gleans green endorsements

By Staff | Boston Herald

William Galvin helps public — and self — in TV ad

By Staff | Boston Herald

History Channel plans scripted Kennedys miniseries

By Frazier Moore | Boston.com

Mass. House lawmakers call for internal audit

By Staff | Boston.com

Rep. Flynn says he’ll fight for prison money for Bridgewater

By Theresa Knapp Enos | Wicked Local

Patrick announces use of stimulus funds for Wakefield roads

By Staff | Wicked Local

Land-grab by two state reps would irrevocably alter and damage Boston

By John Keith | John Keith Real Estate

Setti Warren announces plans for two days of inaugural festivities

By Staff | Newton TAB

Niki Tsongas amendment eases access to credit score

By Staff | Wicked Local

Property values down in Boston, but everyone will pay a lot more in taxes

By Marilyn Jackson | Wicked Local

New Mass. ER policy doesn’t result in longer waits

By Staff | Boston.com

Petition seeks reversal of Chatham town meeting vote

By Doreen Leggett | Wicked Local

Capuano: Tie job funds to defense budget

By Jay Fitzgerald | Boston Herald

Patricia Keliinui elected to Wampanoag council

By Stephanie Vosk | Cape Cod Times

Gas tax going nowhere?

By Victoria Klarfeld | The Sun Chronicle

North selectman again awarding service scholarship

By Amy DeMelia | The Sun Chronicle

Property tax rate rises by 36 cents

By Victor Tine | The Daily News

New contracts protect Westport police, fire department from job cuts

By Grant Welker | The Herald News

Brown, Kennedy work to distinguish selves in Senate race

By John Moroney | NECN

Martha Coakley’s debate gambit.

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Jehlen, Galluccio missed few roll calls

By Bob Katzen | Wicked Local

MassGOP Senate Caucus Letter in Support of Richard Tisei

By Staff | Red Mass Group

David Pottier set to challenge Pacheco for senate seat

By Charles Winokoor | Taunton Daily Gazette

Mary Connaughton: Promise of reform flops

By Mary Connaughton | The Milford Daily News

He knows when they’ve been naughty . . . and how!

By Howie Carr | Boston Herald

Taking a few parting shots

By Staff | The Boston Globe

Tiny town attracts a lofty status

By Michele Bolton | The Boston Globe

Scott Brown says US should treat Iranian leader as ‘an outcast’

By Eric Moskowitz | The Boston Globe

Mass. lawmakers weigh in on second stimulus

By Casey Ross | The Boston Globe

Mayor promises to disclose consulting, legal fees

By Charles Winokoor | Taunton Daily Gazette

Craig Spadafora announces run for state Senate

By Travis Anderson | Boston.com

State Legislative Races

By David Bernstein | Talking Politics

State House Weekly Roundup: Identity politics

By Jim O'Sullivan | Wicked Local

Aides blamed on governor’s Clover Club flub

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Candidate pulls out of Wampanoag council race

By Chris Cheney | Cape Cod Times

All-male club’s letter to Patrick spelled it out

By Matt Viser | The Boston Globe

State to keep ban on new incinerators

By David Abel | The Boston Globe

Coakley runs against history in state where old boys rule

By Eric Moskowitz | The Boston Globe

Scott Brown picks up CLT endorsement

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Martha Coakley favors three-way debates

By Matt Viser | MetroDesk

Examining the candidates for MA Senate 2010

By Staff | Right Condition

Brown: Death of JFK Jr. taught me to live

By Matt Viser | MetroDesk

Coakley Wins, Nelson Loses: A Victory for Women

By Ellen Malcolm | Politics Daily

College Students Planning A Mass. Exodus

By Todd Cormier | Boston Herald

Editorial: Shut down the DiMasi defense fund

By Staff | The Milford Daily News

Vicki Kennedy buys D.C. townhouse

By Jerry Kronenberg | Boston Herald

State House interns sought for winter in Scott Brown’s office

By Staff | Wicked Local

Newton Mayor-elect Setti Warren dismisses entire executive office

By Dan Atkinson | Wicked Local

Rep. Angelo Scaccia only Parkway pol to not take five unpaid furlough days

By Bob Katzen | West Roxbury Transcript

Bill Galvin for AG?

By Staff | Blue Mass Group

GOP House Caucus to Take Furloughs

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Christy Mihos vows to lower sales tax, dump some tolls

By Abby Jordan | MetroWest Daily News

Mary Connaughton to speak at Republican club

By Staff | MetroWest Daily News

Scott Brown for Senate: It’s About Turnout!

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Senate candidates dis Wall Street. bonuses

By Jay Fitzgerald | Boston Herald

Rep’s bill would block mayor-to-be from 2nd job

By Edward Mason | Boston Herald

Scott Brown, here’s my gift to you: ‘Merry Christmas’

By Howie Carr | Boston Herald

Scrooge Mayor Thomas Menino ups property tax

By Richard Weir | Boston Herald

Consultant: AG $tealing governor’s thunder

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

U.S. Representative Niki Tsongas Endorses Doug Pike

By Staff | Politics PA

John Burke mulls run for Beverly state rep

By Wendall Waters | Wicked Local

State votes to name bridge over Three Mile River for Sgt. Shane Duffy

By Gerry Tuoti | Taunton Daily Gazette

Casino foes push for new study of costs, benefits

By Steve LeBlanc | Google News

Khazei, Karzai and My Lost Leaves

By Carly Simon | Huffington Post

Former state official hit with ethics penalty in Cognos case

By State House News Service | Boston Herald

Lottery claims $222M loss; Deval Patrick ‘losing patience’

By Jim O'Sullivan | Wicked Local

Tim Cahill, Deval Patrick snipe over Lottery projections

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

Fees may rise in Dennis

By Nicole Muller | The Register

Work continues on Beacon Hill

By Therese Murray | Wicked Local

No State House stampede to take no-pay furloughs

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Pagliuca campaign: Gabrieli still spent more per vote

By Brian Mooney | The Boston Globe

Khazei, Dukakis, Harshbarger on anti-casino panel tonight at Faneuil Hall

By Laura Crimaldi | Boston Herald

Deval Patrick Names First Female Top Cop of Staties

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

Coming full circle at political loser parties

By Alex Beam | Boston Herald

Jack E.’s Robinson’s ‘last stand’ comes in Marblehead

By Nikki Gamer | Wicked Local

Whitman Republican already eying House seat in 2010

By Nancy Reardon | Wicked Local

Scott Brown pushes Martha Coakley to sign no-tax vow

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

“Think Scott Brown can’t win? Here’s why he can”

By Sissy Willis | SiSu

Actor rips governor’s wind turbine proposal

By Benjamin Bell | Boston Herald

Alan Khazei, Stephen Pagliuca pass on Deval Patrick challenge

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Thinking out loud: How to better replace a mayor

By Sal Giarratani | The Allston-Brighton TAB

Mayor Menino column: Big plans for Boston

By Thomas Menino | Wicked Local

Fight may loom over Coakley successor

By Jim O'Sullivan | Boston.com

Battle on for Tisei’s state Senate seat

By Staff | ItemLive.com

Small victories Tuesday

By Julia Spitz | Wicked Local

GOP’s Brown maps strategy in Mass. Senate campaign

By Steve LeBlanc | ajc.com

Hub to host own jobs summit

By Thomas Grillo | Boston Herald

Lawrence bigwigs call on mayor to quit state rep job

By Edward Mason | Boston Herald

State extends unemployment benefits by 14 weeks

By Jay Pateakos | Wicked Local

Martha Coakley: Too Immoral for Teddy Kennedy’s Seat

By Ann Coulter | Human Events

No joy in Boston

By Dan Kennedy | Guardian.Co.UK

Capuano: ‘No way in hell we’re going to elect a Republican’

By Gintautas Dumcius | Wicked Local

Khazei Can Still Be The Change — Just Not In Washington

By Deborah Becker | 90.9 WBUR

Deval Patrick coming to Melrose next week for public budget forum

By Daniel DeMaina | Melrose Free Press

Lessons From Massachusetts Primary

By John Mercurio | National Journal

Scott Brown criticizes closure of clinic at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home

By Dan Ring | MassLive

Recognition Woes Hinder G.O.P. Legislator’s Run

By Katie Zezima | New York Times

Scott Brown Issues Challenges To Martha Coakley

By Staff | The Boston Channel

Richard Tisei: Governor’s vetoes show misplaced priorities

By Richard Tisei | Wicked Local

Ruth Balser among holdouts on House furlough list

By State House News Service | Wicked Local

Coakley beats the Boston press

By Adam Reilly | Don't Quote Me

And Now The Race Begins

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Newton state Rep Peter Koutoujian among names as possible AG

By Jim O'Sullivan | Newton TAB

Super admits mistake in keeping schools open during snowstorm

By George Graham | The Republican

Braintree councilor Mullaney mulls run for state representative

By Robert Aicardi | Braintree Forum

Coakley primary win spurs angling for Attorney General Position

By Frank Phillips | The Boston Globe

Behind statewide campaign, smaller electorate considers AG choice

By Jim O'Sullivan | Wicked Local

Pride – and trepidation for Massachusetts Women

By Yvonne Abraham | The Boston Globe

Emily’s List prez: Women were ‘foundation’ for AG

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

State still spending in Sal DiMasi case

By Staff | Boston Herald

Hopkinton Selectman Brian Herr eyeing treasurer’s seat

By Jim O'Sullivan | Belmont Citizen-Herald

Sarbox for Small Business

By Staff | Wall Street Journal

Reading the Tea Leaves

By Jon Keller | Keller @ Large

“Dump Tisei” campaign attacks senator’s politics, steers clear of sexuality

By Hannah Clay Wareham | Bay Windows

Apathy costlier than appointment

By Peter Gelzinis | Boston Herald

A lack of interest, time kept many away

By David Abel | The Boston Globe

End is only the beginning for losers

By Edward Mason | Boston Herald

Lawmakers stand by their candidates

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Scenes From Election Night

By Lisa Tobin | 90.9 WBUR

Martha Coakley poised to become state’s first woman senator

By Dan Ring | MassLive

JACK SPILLANE: Time was on Coakley’s side

By Jack Spillane | South Coast Today

Coakley started out in front — and never looked back

By Brian Mooney | The Boston Globe

Khazei Camp Blames Too-Short Campaign

By Deborah Becker | 90.9 WBUR

Despite loss, Steve Pagliuca feels “like a huge winner”

By Staff | NECN

Hey, Pags, how ’bout them Celtics?

By Howie Carr | Boston Herald

Pollster: Stephen Pagliuca bought ‘some name recognition’

By Dave Wedge | Boston Herald

Somerville’s Capuano vows to keep fighting for his friends

By Meghan Ackerman | Somerville Journal

Martha Coakley easily takes Dem primary

By Jonathan Martin | Politico

Senator John Kerry congratulates Martha Coakley on primary win

By Staff | NECN

Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas reacts to Martha Coakley’s primary win

By Alison King | NECN

Kennedy family congratulates Coakley

By Staff | Boston Herald

Paul Kirk congratulates Coakley on primary win

By Staff | Boston.com

Scott Brown declared winner of Republican primary

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Democrats wary of Scott Brown

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Scott Brown ask if Mass needs another “robot” in Washington

By Staff | NECN

Richard Tisei: Think before you make donations

By Richard Tisei | Wicked Local

Dukakis: Tax incentive rollbacks preferable to ‘lousy’ casinos

By Kyle Cheney | Wicked Local

Is Your State Representative On This List?

By Tarah Donoghue | MassGOP

Alan Khazei casts early-morning vote at Brookline Town Hall

By Staff | Brookline TAB

Only a trickle of voters in Massachusetts Senate primary

By Noah Bierman | Political Intelligence

Opponents of expanded gambling meet with Deval Patrick

By Kyle Cheney | Wicked Local

Cape Cod legislators opt for furloughs

By George Brennan | Cape Cod Times

Mayor Menino challenges former Filene’s block developers to finish the job

By Thomas Grillo | Boston Herald

Coakley Votes, Rests

By Monica Brady-Myerov | 90.9 WBUR

Ken Rudin’s Fun facts about today’s Senate primaries in Massachusetts

By Ken Rudin | Political Junkie

John Kerry: Open Cuba to U.S. travelers

By John Kerry | St. Petersburg Times

Tufts professor Jeffrey Berry breaks down MA Senate race

By Staff | NECN

Today’s special election not widely known, despite costs

By Matt Repka | The Tufts Daily

Mayor Menino’s support drives texting ban

By Richard Weir | Boston Herald

‘It won’t be the same’ without Ted Kennedy

By Peter Gelzinis | Boston Herald

Can Martha Coakley win it for womankind?

By Margery Eagan | Boston Herald

Revere project gets $47 million jump-start

By Casey Ross | The Boston Globe

Would-be AGs keep close eye on Martha Coakley

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Five things to watch in Massachusetts primary

By Josh Kraushaar | Politico

Methuen raises taxes on average homeowner by $88

By J.J. Huggins | The Eagle Tribune

Deval Patrick urges execs to pump up volume on Mass. innovations

By Jay Fitzgerald | Boston Herald

Brown, Robinson spar in only televised debate

By Scot Yount | NECN

Scott Brown and Jack E. Robinson make their case in only TV debate.

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Scott Brown vs Jack E Robinson Debate Reactions.

By Staff | Red Mass Group

Massachusetts Senate candidate signs disappearing in Nahant

By Debra Glidden | ItemLive.com

Mayor Crowley’s $166M supplemental budget proposal gets unanimous approval

By Charles Winokoor | Taunton Daily Gazette

Steve Pagliuca’s $100-per-vote campaign

By George Donnelly | Boston Business Journal

David Murphy has a mission in Randolph

By Lauren DeFilippo | Randolph Herald

Mayor Tom Menino still on Tap at Chamber Event

By Eric Convey | Boston Business Journal

Martha Coakley will Win, by Smaller Margin than Expected

By Deborah White | About.com

Barney Frank bucks establishment, Endorses Joe Sestak

By Laura Vecsey | PennLive.com

Get-Out-the-Vote Efforts May Decide Bay State’s Senate Primary

By Abby Goodnough | New York Times

Times will not sell Telegram & Gazette of Worcester

By Staff | Boston Herald

What’s Necessary To Compete For Clean Energy Jobs

By Edward Markey | National Journal

Massachusetts House gives initial OK to ban sale of novelty lighters

By Staff | MassLive

Cape Democrats worry about primary turnout

By John Basile | Wicked Local

Taunton mayor endorses Coakley for U.S. Senate

By Staff | Taunton Daily Gazette

Deval Patrick Releases IT Industry Study

By Brandon Butler | Worcester Business Journal

State Senator Susan Fargo returning to work after hip surgery

By Ben Aaronson | The Lexington Minuteman

How #MaSen Candidates Replied to Me

By Ari Herzog | Ari Writer

Truro sizes up problem of trophy houses

By Mary Ann Bragg | Cape Cod Times

Boston Mulling Driving, Texting Ban

By Staff | The Boston Channel

Council vote looms on enacting meals tax in Gloucester

By Terry Weber | Wicked Local

Fewer local lawmakers keeping district offices

By Sara Brown | The Enterprise

Candidates announce plans for election eve.

By Staff | KennedySeat.com

Ted Kennedy’s kin quietly show pols support

By Jessica Van Sack | Boston Herald

Candidates in mad dash to get out the vote(ers)

By Hillary Chabot | Boston Herald

Massachusetts Democrat seeks to boost gas tax by 12 cents

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Deval Patrick cancels talk at men’s only Clover Club

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Mayor-elect Setti Warren reaches out to residents

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Massachusetts Senate Candidates hustle to win undecideds

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Bill Clinton Endorses Martha Coakley In Senate Primary

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Massachusetts casino foes to host forum with Dukakis

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Massachusetts to hold Pearl Harbor memorial service

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What’s the difference between the four Democrats?

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Will U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday show apathy or interest?

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Pity poor Liveshot, down to his last $200 million or so

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For US Senate hopefuls, not all towns give equally

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Vote by vote, the final sale

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Coakley eases up, enjoying status in race

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Red Mass Group response to Blue Mass Group “voting scandal”

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Dr. Gerry Dembrowski to challenge Ed Markey for congressional seat

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Why I’m Backing Alan Khazei for the U.S. Senate

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Paul Marasco announces run for selectman

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Cape Cod Time endorses Alan Khazei

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Brookline TAB endorses Mike Capuano for Senate

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Democrats turn up heat in stretch run

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The Eagle Tribune endorses Scott Brown and Steve Pagliuca

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Dennis administrator sees compost proposal as revenue boost

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Steve Pagliuca uses Celtics Championship Trophy on Campaign Trail

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Massachusetts Congressional Delegation not sold on Afghanistan Strategy

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Senator John Kerry out millions

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Some cry ‘retribution’ as Robert DeLeo axes 27

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Patriot Ledger endorses Scott Brown and Martha Coakley

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Governor Deval Patrick reinstates SANE program

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Springfield Mayor issues new licenses to 4 Strip Clubs

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Massachusetts to use Twitter to manage H1N1 clinic crowds

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Congressman Ed Markey Wary of Comcast-NBC Deal

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Senator Bruce Tarr hits the road for annual toy drive

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Caroline Kennedy: Alan Khazei win would be ‘amazing’

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John Kerry Admits He Wanted To Be Secretary Of State

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Deval Patrick announces revenue windfall

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Deval Patrick to use non-stimulus funding for Patriots bridge

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Gloria Steinem supports Martha Coakley for Senate

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Speaker DeLeo says Merry Christmas to House aides with layoffs

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Soldier and former Tolman aide eyes Tisei seat

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South Shore Young Professionals to collect Toys for Tots

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Elections might result in higher turnouts

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Ted Kennedy never saw memoir in book form

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Now batting for the New York Yankees … Congressman John Tierney

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Christy Mihos…Alive and Advertising

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Fight to replace Ted Kennedy fizzles

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Local lawmakers agree to take voluntary furloughs

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Rita Mercier and Patrick Murphy Endorse Mike Capuano

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Two Massachusetts RNC Reps endorse Scott Brown

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Massachusetts Senate race narrows in final week

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Massachusetts Tax Collections up in November

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Martha Coakley dismisses accusations against Katherine Eade as Politically Motivated

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Confirmation Of Contradiction

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Joe DeNucci sounds alarm about rising MBTA cost

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SEIU Makes $200,000 Radio Ad Buy for Martha Coakley

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Mary Connaughton returns Dormitzer’s toxic check

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Low turnout predicted for Massachusetts Senate primary

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In Canton, little buzz about next week’s primary

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Geoff Diehl to run for State Representative in the 7th District

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Treasurer Candidate Steve Grossman Launches New Web Site

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Mayor Kim Driscoll urges hotel and meals tax

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Harwich taxes to rise 6% in FY11

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Cambridge Chronicle Endorses Mike Capuano

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GOP leaders rip ‘gutless wonders’ behind anonymous ‘Dump Tisei’ site

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Editorial: Khazei, Brown for U.S. Senate primaries

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Mayor Carolyn Kirk mulling veto of voke vote

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Sam Sutter considers running for Attorney General

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Mayor won’t cut spending to curtail tax increase

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Braintree’s Dan Clifford considering bid for state representative seat

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Jack E. Robinson touts his moderate approach

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Martha Coakley gets the keys to the Senate

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Senate Candidates’ media kin honor ‘firewall’

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Massachusetts treasurer’s office to hold abandoned property auction on eBay

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Deval Patrick formally backs UMass law school plan

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Deval Patrick hears emotional pleas to save programs at Ware forum

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Martha Coakley hire sent threatening email to Mayor John Barrett

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The strength of the old boy network in Massachusetts

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Boys Network?

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Steven Baddour gears up for possible Attorney General run

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Martha Coakley releases new add on Wall Street meltdown.

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Ballot Questions seek to roll back Massachusetts Sales Tax

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Wal-Mart to pay $40 million to workers in Massachusetts

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Deval Patrick says National Grid will pursue Cape Wind deal

By Staff | NECN

Scott Lennon to be president of Newton Board of Aldermen

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Mayor Menino on Mend, To Miss Tree Lighting

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Massachusetts Chiefs of Police endorse Martha Coakley

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Massachusetts House gets extended Thanksgiving holiday

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A Few Republicans attack Richard Tisei with new Web Site

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Ryan Fattman For State Representative

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Massachusetts health plans to help reimburse flu clinics

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Newton TAB Editorial: Shenanigans from the teachers union

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Brockton mayor-elect Linda Balzotti names staff

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Charlie Baker raises over $500,000 in November

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Newton TAB Endorsement: Mike Capuano for Senate

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Martha Coakley win would set up 2010 election showdowns

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Stephen Pagliuca’s views didn’t match Burker King’s actions

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Pagliuca & Burger King: A case study in modern politics

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A stark contrast in the styles of Capuano, Coakley

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Massachusetts Candidates spar on abortion issue

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One question in Massachusetts Senate race: Is it over yet?

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All A-Twitter about the Massachusetts Senate Primary

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If You Oppose the Patriot Act, Don’t Vote for Martha Coakley

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A view from the debate set

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After Tuesday’s Massachusetts senate debate, the spin begins

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Differences among Massachusetts Senate candidates tough to spot

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Cowboy motorist helps Massachusetts troopers lasso 2 cows

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Massachusetts Firefighter station ‘Merry Christmas’ sign ordered taken down

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Massachusetts man sentenced for hiding crack in cookie box

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Deval Patrick Calls in Sick

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Ed Markey backs Mike Capuano

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Deval Patrick, Speaker Robert DeLeo reach deal on recess

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John Kerry’s Tora Bora Campaign

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Scott Brown says anti-incumbent sentiment a boost for him

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Congressional Candidate Bill Hudak Victim of Crime

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Beverly-Salem Elks Club hands out 706 dictionaries

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Martha Coakley would fix state’s girl problem

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Today’s candidates cast wide Web to reach voters

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Sheriff candidate claims Hodgson owes overdue $67K water bill

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Deval Patrick says Massachusetts will do all it can to support National Guard

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Michael Capuano doubts polls, eyes undecides

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Boston Herald endorses Mike Capuano

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Boston Herald Endorses Scott Brown

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Boston successfully wins Census challenge

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Massachusetts homeowners can now sell back electricity

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Somerville legislators Jehlen, Provost, Toomey endorse Capuano for Senate

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Massachusetts pledges $150 million affordable housing fund

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Deval Patrick shakes up staff ahead of election year

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Michael Capuano blasts Martha Coakley on ducking debates

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Three Massachusetts Senator Candidates Support Lower Voting Age

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Massachusetts becomes 42nd state to regulate MMA

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