In the last couple of weeks, Governor Patrick has had challengers coming at him from left, right and center, beginning with Tim Cahill. In a surprise move this week, the state treasurer announced he’s shedding his Democratic party affiliation presumably to run against Patrick as an independent.
And now the Republicans see a bright, wide opening [...]

We at Radio Boston have decided to change our show topic this week.  Instead of talking about sustainable agriculture we feel the need to discuss the recent DiMasi indictment, corruption in the Statehouse, and ethics in politics.  More important, we want to know YOUR thoughts on the issue.
Along with those colleagues who referred to him as [...]

Governor Deval Patrick has been pushing pension reform on Beacon Hill, and despite the state’s dire financial need, says he might veto tax increase legislation unless lawmakers include reform as part of their agenda.

I hadn’t seen Barbara Anderson for years when I pulled up to her house in Marblehead last week, a small place tucked behind two big spruce trees with a woodsy backyard and a sense of stay from the confusion on Beacon Hill. Check out the sides of the modest, comfortable, cozy and cluttered home and [...]