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Government

House Budget $1 Billion Less Than Patrick Plan

The House proposal cuts out increased funding for early education, one of the centerpieces of Patrick's plan.

Government

Gun Rights Rally on Boston Common Draws Hundreds

Protesters urged lawmakers not to pass Gov. Patrick's proposed gun control bill.

Government

Governor Unveils Online Tool Detailing Budget Effects on Communities

The tool includes a maps for transportation funding and educational funding for each legislative district.

Government

Patrick Budget Eliminates 44 Tax Deductions

While specific deductions would end, personal exemptions would double under the Patrick budget.

Government

Patrick: We Need to Increase Income Tax to Invest in Our Future

Tell us: do you think Massachusetts needs to increase taxes to strengthen education and transportation?

Government

Do You Agree With Gov. Patrick's Proposals to Restrict Guns and Boost Mental Health Services?

The governor unveiled legislation Wednesday to strengthen gun laws in Massachusetts while increasing funding for mental health services. Sensible or reactionary?

Government

Individual Food Price Tags No Longer Required in Mass.

The law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2013 allows store owners to place scanners in the aisles, making shoppers do their own price checks, instead of individually marking each item.

Poll results.

Government

Poll: Massachusetts Voters Say No to Cuts in Fiscal Cliff Talks

Instead, those polled say, increase taxes on the rich and end corporate subsidies.

Government

Patrick Says He Won't Leave Governorship for Washington

Rumor has it that Patrick could be asked to be the next U.S. attorney general.

Government

Governor Launches Electronic Medical Records System

Developers say information exchange will lower health care costs and increase patient safety.

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