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EDITORIAL: Charlie Baker's inconsistent LGBT statements are cowardly

EDITORIAL: Charlie Baker’s inconsistent LGBT statements are cowardly

Editors April 15, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was booed offstage at Boston Spirit Magazine’s 10th Annual LGBT Executive Networking Night Wednesday night, because his noncommittal stance on proposed legislation that...

Special Advisory Commission advocates for increased salaries for Mass. public officials

Sarah Poff December 5, 2014

After reviewing current compensation of public officials, a Special Advisory Commission suggested Monday that public officials in Massachusetts be awarded increased salaries. The seven-person Commission...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced Thursday plans to implement budget cuts, addressing the $325 million shortfall in 2015 budget. GRAPHIC BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Patrick to address budget shortfall, implement budget cuts

Ryan McDonagh November 11, 2014

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration announced plans Thursday to implement budget cuts to address a $325 million budget deficit in the state’s $36.5 billion 2015 fiscal year budget. One...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick plans to take a $150,000 trip to Europe; it will be his third trip this calendar year. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Patrick to take $150,000 trip to Europe

Stephanie Pagones September 11, 2014

At an estimated cost of $150,000, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is traveling to Europe next week for a five-day trip, that he said will enhance the Commonwealth’s global economy. In what his team...

Throughout her campaign for Massachusetts governor, Democratic candidate Martha Coakley agreed to limit campaign spending in exchange for public funding. PHOTO BY OLIVIA DENG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campaign finance in the Democratic primary race for governor

Olivia Deng September 11, 2014

It’s a clear Sunday afternoon in Dorchester. The Martha Coakley for Governor campaign office is bedecked with encouraging signs. One volunteer walks in carrying a packet, announcing that he has just...

Red Sox Rolling Rally parade brings thousands to Hub

Daily Free Press Admin November 2, 2013

As hundreds of thousands of fans and spectators lined the streets, people cheered and shouted as their favorite Boston Red Sox players drove by and confetti flew through the air for the World Series...

Fraudulent charities arise after Marathon bombings

Daily Free Press Admin April 24, 2013

Within several hours of the Boston Marathon bombings, many fraudulent charities claimed they were seeking donations for the victims, prompting Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley to warn citizens of...

During tough times, Gov. Deval Patrick displays strong leadership

Daily Free Press Admin April 24, 2013

Various political figures and media outlets have praised Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick’s response to the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, leading to widespread speculation over his political future. Patrick...

The One Fund raises $10 million for blast victims

Daily Free Press Admin April 23, 2013

The One Fund, which was established by Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to support those affected by the Marathon Monday bombings, has now raised more than $10 million. The fund,...

On a somber day for Boston, Obama offers consolation

Daily Free Press Admin April 18, 2013

Addressing more than 1,700 mourners at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, U.S. President Barack Obama memorialized the runners injured and killed in Monday's terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon, but...

MBTA to stay open until 2 a.m. under Gov. Patrick’s plan

Daily Free Press Admin January 24, 2013

T riders could experience increased hours of services if lawmakers choose to adapt Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposed transportation reform plan. The transportation plan allocates about $1 billion...

Edit: A T past midnight

Daily Free Press Admin January 24, 2013

This is part of Governor Deval Patrick’s recently proposed transportation reform plan, which would allocate nearly $1 billion to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to allow for these extended...

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