Speaker DiMasi Contradicted by E-Mails

The Boston Globe put the state’s public record laws to work and got a batch of E-Mails from the state’s Department of Education. What is in them appears to contradict what House Speaker Sal DiMasi has said publicly about how a computer firm ended up with a $6-million contract with the state. Read more

Is Anyone Surprised? MA State Troopers Audited For Gas Card Usage

Two retired members of the Massachusetts State Police – along with eight others – are under internal investigation because charges on their gas cards “warranted a closer look.” Read more

Worcester Police Department Continues its FAIL Game

Months after insisting it would cost $1500 for records sought by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, the Worcester Police Department has cashed the check and not produced any records. Read more

CORRUPTION CAUGHT ON TAPE

Eight-term Massachusetts State Senator Dianne Wilkerson was arrested this morning on public corruption charges stemming from her acceptance of more than $20,000 in cash payments to introduce legislation in the State Senate according to the US Attorney’s office. Read more

INCOMPETENCE: Hamilton Ambulance Service Suspended

The Hamilton Police Department was forced to shut down its ambulance service after a state investigation found serious deficiencies in the training and qualifications of the officers. Read more

MA State Police Trooper Suspected of Double-Dipping

WBZ-TV has been fixated on the Massachusetts State Police lately. The pubic safety agency has had plenty of fodder for the investigative reporters at the station. The latest one involves a trooper accused of calling in sick – and then chartering his boat to take people out on fishing trips. Read more

Flemmi Testifies About FBI Corruption

Former Boston mob boss Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi began testimony Monday at the murder trial of former FBI agent John Connolly in Miami. Read more

Politician Suspected of Improperly Using Campaign Funds

Things may be a little bit awkward up on Beacon Hill and in the district for State Representative John H. Rogers. Read more

State Police Troopers May Have Misused Gas Cards

With the escalating cost of gasoline over the summer, would anyone be surprised to find out that public officials might abuse their power and use state-issued fleet gas cards for personal use? Read more

Image is Everything: More Corruption in BFD

Does the Boston Fire Department need its image tarnished any more than it already is? Does it need any further potential conflicts-of-interest? The brotherhood stands ready to cause problems for its image. Read more

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