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Runners Bags Available at Park Plaza Castle Today

Some runners report getting their medals there as well.

PDF Courtesy <a href="http://www.mass.gov/governor/docs/maps/transportation/house-8th-norfolk.pdf">http://www.mass.gov/governor/docs/maps/transportation/house-8th-norfolk.pdf</a>

Government

Governor Unveils Online Tool Detailing Budget Effects on Communities

The tool includes a maps for transportation funding and educational funding for each legislative district.

Government

Patrick Budget Eliminates 44 Tax Deductions

While specific deductions would end, personal exemptions would double under the Patrick budget.

Government, Police & Fire

Agree With Patrick's Proposed Gun Restrictions and Boost to Mental Health Services?

Gov. Deval Patrick unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would tighten gun control laws in Massachusetts while increasing funding for mental health services and enhance background checks. Is this sensible, or reactionary?

Government

Patrick: We Need to Increase Income Tax to Invest in Our Future

Tell us: do you think we need to increase taxes to strengthen education and transportation?

Government

Thousands of Massachusetts Families Would Be Affected by Federal 'Fiscal Cliff'

A study finds that Bay Staters will pay more if the child and college tuition tax credits expire.

Government

State Emergency Agency to Add Texts to Warning System

The governor and MEMA unveiled Ping4alerts! Friday.

Elections

TELL US: Do You Plan to Skip the 'Right to Repair' Ballot Question?

Advocates on both sides of the issue are urging voters not to override the compromise bill passed this summer.

Government

PHOTOS: Remembering Those Who Died on Sept. 11

The mayor and governor joined family members of 9/11 victims on Tuesday morning in commemoration ceremonies.

Government, Business

Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Passed for Aug. 11 and 12

The tax break was part of a larger economic development bill the Legislature passed earlier this week.

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