Why Be Surprised? MBTA Has Another Train Collision

Riders on the inbound side of the MBTA’s Green Line were a bit rattled this morning when a train ran into another one at the Boylston Street T-Stop. Read more

MA Trying to Help Businesses

In some respects, Massachusetts is faring better against the economic downturn than other states and regions in the United States. But that shouldn’t suggest things are healthy here, either. Read more

HERE?! Harvard University Hit by Global Economic Melt-Down

Even Harvard University, with its staggering $36.9-billion endowment is going to have to start cutting corners to make ends meet. And there’s a single culprit for this mess: the worldwide economic slowdown. Read more

Wilkerson: I Know Who the FBI Informant Is

Disgraded state senator Dianne Wilkerson (D)-Boston has told close associates she knows who the FBI’s secret informant is according to the Boston Globe. An undercover investigation by the FBI revealed allegations that Wilkerson took more than $23,000 in bribes in exchange for using her political clout. Read more

WE’LL DO IT FOR YOU: Senate to Consider Ousting Wilkerson

After defiantly announcing she would not resign her Senate seat or suspend her reelection campaign following federal public corruption charges, one state senator has decided to try to oust her. Read more

ASTOUNDING: Wilkerson Continues Campaign; Does Not Resign

Senator Dianne Wilkerson released a statement this afternoon indicating she does not intend to resign and actually intends to continue her sticker campaign for reelection next week. This follow charges by the US Attorney’s office that she accepted more than $23,000 in bribes. Read more

THE ARROGANCE: Wilkerson Campaign Plots its “Response” to Corruption Allegations

Despite mounting calls to resign her seat immediately, Senator Dianne Wilkerson has not bowed out of the race to retain her senate seat. On Tuesday, Wilkerson was arrested by Federal authorities and accused by the US Attorney’s Office of accepting more than $23,000 in bribes. Read more

CORRUPTION: Sen. Dianne Wilkerson Arrested. US ATTORNEY: “Voters and taxpayers expect that elected officials will do what is right for their constituents, not what is financially best for themselves.”

State Senator Dianne Wilkerson (D)-Boston is under arrest this morning. According to a statement from the US Attorney’s office, she is accused of “public corruption charges stemming from her acceptance of more than $20,000 in cash payments to introduce legislation in the State Senate.” Read more

Governor Patrick: $1.4 Billion Budget Shortfall; 1,000 State Jobs on the Line

Governor Deval Patrick addressed the media this afternoon and outlined his plans to get the state budget back in line. Read more

Waiting Game: Who, What Gets Cut

The Massachusetts budget deficit could reach $1.5-billion due to sharply lower revenues from taxes. The Governor will meet with his department heads late this afternoon, and then address the Commonwealth during a televised news conference at 5pm. Read more

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