Jan 30, 2012 | Council in the News, Other, State House News Service
By Matt Murphy/State House News Service For Wicked Local Lexington — The potential for another round of military base closures across the country has Massachusetts officials preparing for a fight to protect a vital sector of the state’s economy that employs tens of...
Jun 28, 2011 | Council in the News, State House News Service
By Matt Murphy State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JUNE 28, 2011….The feverish battle over auto repair legislation spilled back into the State House Tuesday as advocates and opponents brought their pitches from the airwaves straight to lawmakers, making...
May 28, 2011 | Council in the News, State House News Service
On the eve of a hearing at which officials from Fidelity Investments and Evergreen Solar are expected to defend their business decisions and acceptance of state subsidies and tax breaks, the leaders of the Massachusetts High Technology Council are calling on lawmakers...
May 10, 2011 | Council in the News, State House News Service
By Michael Norton STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MAY 10, 2011…..Critics of the major role high-stakes standardized tests play in public education called on lawmakers Tuesday to shift toward a system featuring multiple assessments, saying the emphasis on...
Apr 26, 2011 | Council in the News, State House News Service
By Kyle Cheney and Matt Murphy STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, APRIL 26, 2011…..Labor unions were in open revolt Tuesday against the Democratic leaders of the House, promising political consequences for House Speaker Robert DeLeo and other state...
