The T, Grabauskas & Gov. Patrick
Sometimes smart people do dumb things, and I think for Governor Patrick this is another one of those times.
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No More Tolls?
It's the newest edition of a Bay State tradition: the fight to kill Turnpike tolls. The new twist is that tolls on the Tobin Bridge and the Boston Harbor tunnels are also included.
Baker announces again
An influential Massachusetts republican is in the race for the governor's office. Charlie Baker, the former Harvard Pilgrim Health Care president, filed paperwork to become a candidate today. He immediately took aim at Saturday's state sales tax increase. 7's political editor Andy Hiller gives us his instinct on Baker's candidacy.
Gates arrest
It's day eight of Gates-gate, and I'm trying to figure out what we've learned in the last week.
Baker runs for governor
After a decade of staying out of big state-wide elections, Charlie Baker is finally getting in one: The governor's race.
Tim Cahill
State treasurer Tim Cahill says he's switching parties. A move that may mean he'll run for governor as an independent. So will the sudden switch work? 7's political editor Andy Hiller gives us his instinct.
Evacuation and Bunker Hill Days
Watching the State House struggle with the hack holidays is like watching someone trying to learn a foreign language: they may remember a few words, but they can't speak it.
DiMasi indicted
Under our law, Sal DiMasi is presumed innocent...but my guess is there are many in Massachusetts who assume he's guilty.
Governor Patrick interview
As the state's economy continues to slide, 7's Political Editor, Andy Hiller talks to Governor Patrick one-on-one in the Hiller Instinct.
State Police perks
Massachusetts State Police are impressive in their distinctive uniforms. They look good! And that should make you feel good, because you're paying more than you might imagine to keep your state troopers in shape. 7's Andy Hiller reports.
Obama's First 100 Days
"I know there are some who believe we can handle only one challenge at a time," President Obama said in March.
Arlen Specter
Once again, Arlen Specter is a Democrat, just as he was when he began his political career in the 1960's.
State of the State
The state of the State is nasty and getting worse. As the president said today, "by no means are we out of the woods."
Zakim Bridge lights
I'm glad I'm not a cynic, because if I were, I'd be certain the Turnpike Authority is turning off the lights on the Zakim Bridge not to save money, but to punish the public.
Boston's Budget Battle
City Hall's budget battle is now a high-stakes political game. Because, when it ends, either the mayor or the city's unions will be Boston's biggest loser.
Suffolk Poll
I know what you're thinking...because we asked and you told us. You're not just wondering whether Governor Patrick "gets it"...more and more of you are convinced he doesn't. And your message to the Governor is clear: right now, what you'd like to change most on Beacon Hill is him!
Obama's speech
Tonight convinces me the president and we--the people--are at a turning point. And the trillion dollar question is whether America will turn toward, or away from the president.
Obama Speech
Change and hope. That's what the president promised...and that's what he's delivering.
Gas Tax and Spending
Don't waste your time choosing between a higher gas tax and a toll hike...because they're the same: both mean more money for the state and less for us.