Gov. Deval Patrick on Boston bomber burial: ‘It’s the family’s issue’
Governor Deval Patrick today weighed in on the controversy surrounding burial plans for Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, telling reporters in New Bedford that the responsibility rests not with the state or federal government, but with Tsarnaev’s family.
Food for the Soul: Boston Bites Back fundraiser just announced
We’re all familiar with the concept of comfort food. Must be why chefs Ken Oringer (Clio, Toro, Coppa) and Ming Tsai (Blue Ginger, Blue Dragon) — along with Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino and ARAMARK food services — have put together Boston Bites Back, a fundraiser to both bring together the community in the wake of recent tragedy and raise money for Boston Marathon bombing victims.
One Fund Boston over $21 million — and counting
One Fund Boston, established to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, has already raised more than $21 million.
Mass. Senate adopts $800 million tax plan for transportation
During a rare Saturday session, legislators yesterday cleared a transportation bill that would raise gas, tobacco and business taxes in Massachusetts by $500 million and eventually dedicate as much as $800 million a year in new revenues for transportation.
Massachusetts lawmakers release $500 million transportation plan
Legislators today released a plan that rejects a $1.9 billion revenue plan proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick that included a hike in the state income tax to pay not only for modernizing the state’s transportation system, but also for new education initiatives.
MBTA budget would raise fares without state aid
MBTA fares will go up an average of 19 percent unless the transit agency receives sizable state funding, under a budget plan recommended on Thursday.
Hundreds to rally at Mass. State House in support of Gov. Patrick’s tax plan
Hundreds of advocates for state services are expected to rally today in support of Governor Deval Patrick’s plan to increase taxes and spending on transportation and education.
Boston Stay Up: Two Suffolk University students push for T service until 3 a.m., 7 days a week
Boston Stay Up wants “a better, more vibrant nightlife for the residents of the city of Boston,” and they hope late-night T service can make that happen.