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Mass. governor strikes casino deal with tribe

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe have reached a tentative agreement on a compact for a $500 million resort casino in Taunton. More>>

Lawmakers to take up EBT reform again

BOSTON – The EBT reform debate is far from over. Just days after Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick vetoed specific welfare reforms, the Legislature is talking about taking up the matter again.
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Monday Morning Quarterbacks

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - The Monday Morning Quarterbacks recently joined the FOX 25 Morning News to talk about the latest political stories. More>>

Patrick signs $32.5B Mass. budget, announce vetoes

BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – The state's $32.5 billion is in the books, but not before Gov. Deval Patrick vetoed millions in spending and turned down drastic reforms about public assistance or EBT cards. More>>

Patrick to sign $32.5B Mass. budget

BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Deval Patrick has completed his review of a $32.5 billion state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1. More>>

Lt. Gov. Murray to attend White House bill signing

BOSTON (AP) - Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray is heading to Washington to take part in a bill signing ceremony at the White House. More>>

Ruling threatens Romney's 'no tax' record in Mass.

BOSTON (AP) - As governor, Mitt Romney raised hundreds of millions of dollars in new and higher fees to help Massachusetts close a looming budget gap - all the while seeking to preserve a no-new-tax record as he eyed a run for president. More>>

Gov. Patrick may be candidate for attorney general

BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – There is speculation that Gov. Deval Patrick could be a candidate for a top job in Washington. More>>

Rep. Tierney addresses gambling accusations

SALEM (AP) - U.S. Rep. John Tierney, defending himself from claims by his two brothers-in-law that he had been aware of the illegal nature of their offshore gambling operation, said Tuesday the men were attempting to "blame anyone but themselves" for their legal problems, and he maintained that he had done nothing dishonest. More>>

Tierney speaks out

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – His in-laws claim he knew all about their illegal business. Now, a US congressman is defending himself against the claims. More>>

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EBT reform falls short in new Mass. budget
EBT reform falls short in new Mass. budget
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - FOX 25's Maria Stephanos talks with Representative Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton about the lack of EBT reform in Massachusetts' new $32.5 billion dollar budget.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - FOX 25's Maria Stephanos talks with Representative Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton about the lack of EBT reform in Massachusetts' new $32.5 billion dollar budget.
Boston City Hall needs to be demolished, says design magazine
Boston City Hall needs to be demolished, says design magazine
BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - Boston City Hall is in need of an upgrade or in need of a wrecking ball, according to California Home + Design.
BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - Boston City Hall is in need of an upgrade or in need of a wrecking ball, according to California Home + Design.
Brown, Warren weigh in on immigration law ruling
Brown, Warren weigh in on immigration law ruling
Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his Democratic rival, Elizabeth Warren, are weighing in on a Supreme Court decision that throws out provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants.
BOSTON (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his Democratic rival, Elizabeth Warren, are weighing in on a Supreme Court decision that throws out provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants.
New study measures impacts of defense contracts
New study measures impacts of defense contracts
BOSTON (AP) - A new study has found that federal defense and homeland security contracts added nearly $34 billion to New England's economy in 2011.
BOSTON (AP) - A new study has found that federal defense and homeland security contracts added nearly $34 billion to New England's economy in 2011.
Mass. officials weigh in on immigration law ruling
Mass. officials weigh in on immigration law ruling
BOSTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and Gov. Deval Patrick are weighing in on a Supreme Court decision throwing out provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants.
BOSTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and Gov. Deval Patrick are weighing in on a Supreme Court decision throwing out provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants.

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New document questions Elizabeth Warren's Native American ancestry
New document questions Elizabeth Warren's Native American ancestry
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - Another document has surfaced calling into question Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage. U.S. Senator Scott Brown wants her to "come clean" to the people of Massachusetts.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - Another document has surfaced calling into question Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage. U.S. Senator Scott Brown wants her to "come clean" to the people of Massachusetts.
In Boston speech, Holder touts civil rights record
In Boston speech, Holder touts civil rights record
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder touted his record on civil rights during a speech Tuesday in Boston while barely mentioning the controversy over the "Fast and Furious" program.
BOSTON (AP) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder touted his record on civil rights during a speech Tuesday in Boston while barely mentioning the controversy over the "Fast and Furious" program swirling around him in Washington.
Obama criticizes Romney's 'outsourcing' jobs
Obama criticizes Romney's 'outsourcing' jobs
BOSTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, campaigning in Mitt Romney's backyard, criticized his Republican rival anew Monday for what his re-election campaign says is a record of shipping American jobs overseas.
BOSTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, campaigning in Mitt Romney's backyard, criticized his Republican rival anew Monday for what his re-election campaign says is a record of shipping American jobs overseas.
FOX News report: Secret Service accused of partying hard in the Vineyard
FOX News report: Secret Service accused of partying hard in the Vineyard
An exclusive Foxnews.com report claims President Barack Obama's Secret Service detail earned an, "Animal House" reputation during the first family's visit to Massachusetts for summer vacation.
An exclusive Foxnews.com report claims President Barack Obama's Secret Service detail earned an, "Animal House" reputation during the first family's visit to Massachusetts for summer vacation.Martha's
Romney: Obama denying middle class a 'fair shot'
Romney: Obama denying middle class a 'fair shot'
BOSTON (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says the Obama administration is smothering "small-town dreams."
BOSTON (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says the Obama administration is smothering "small-town dreams."

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