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Category Archives: State News
Cahill Makes it Official
State Treasurer Tim Cahill officially announced what has been known for a long time- he is running for Governor as an independent. The Treasurer called for lowering taxes, including a lowering of the recently hiked sales tax, and indicated that … Continue reading
Joe Kennedy Declines to Run
Joseph Kennedy today announced that he will not seek the Senate seat held by his uncle Ted Kennedy. Kennedy made the announcement on the website of Citizens Energy. The announcement should pave the way for a pretty full week of … Continue reading
The Martha Coakley Announcement
Attorney General Martha Coakley is off and running for U.S. Senate, putting up her campaign website and making her announcement video available. I have posted it here. She is not waiting for anyone.
Order of Battle
The Senate race to succeed Ted Kennedy will be a feast for political junkies everywhere, and it already is producing a few sparks. Some of it a little old, but lets look at the recap. 1) The Governor has set … Continue reading
Does Joe Run?
Today’s Globe focuses on the political question of the day; will Joe Kennedy run for for the Senate? The answer to that question will shape the field of potential replacements for Ted Kennedy. Who are the potentials? 1) U.S. Rep. … Continue reading
Governor Patrick on Loss of Senator Kennedy
Governor Deval Patrick talks about the loss of Senator Edward Kennedy. The request made by the Senator to allow the seat to be filled pending the special election appears to be gaining some ground, with the Governor speaking in favor. … Continue reading
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Edward M. Kennedy 1932-2009
Senator Edward Kennedy has died after a long battle with brain cancer, ending one of the most successful Senate careers in the history of our country. Senator Kennedy is the last of the brothers that had such a huge impact … Continue reading
Rte 93 Rotary Temporary Ramp Shelved
The Rte. 93 Rotary Project is a critical project for this region. As many who have attended countless meetings know the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was ready to move forward with its Short Term Improvement Plan, which would be the interim … Continue reading
Kennedy Looks to the Future
Senator Ted Kennedy has authored a letter to Governor Patrick, Senate President Murray and Speaker Deleo asking that consideration be given to a modification of Massachusetts law that would allow the Governor to make an interim appointment to the United … Continue reading
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