Colleen Quinn, State House News Service
Workers see silent crisis among elderly with mental health needs
Describe extent of problem at an oversight hearing hosted by two legislative committees.
Battle lines form over proposed wind energy legislation
Parry mentioned a wind facility located near a dairy farm in Glenmore, Wisconsin where the farmer reported reduced milk production from his cows after the turbines went up.
Lawmakers weigh costs of outages, and buried power lines
Martha's Vineyard officials upset with new utility poles have questioned the cost to bury power lines.
Courage and tax hikes, Governor Patrick presses solons
Looking for support from legislators, the governor wants an income tax increase of one percent, to 6.25 percent.
State tax repeal revisited after report on substance abuse
Growth of substance abuse in Massachusetts leads solons to regret loss of some tax revenue to rejection of surtax on alcohol sales.
Audit procedures leave Mass Health vulnerable to fraud
Thousands of out-of-state residents could be wrongfully receiving state health care benefits because MassHealth fails to verify their residency while others may be receiving benefits without meeting income qualifications, according to a state audit released Wednesday, October 17.
Lawmakers favor spearfishing for striped bass to boost tourism
Spearfishing enthusiasts say Massachusetts loses tourism dollars. Opponents argue it is already an overfished stock.
State House hearing on striped bass draws a crowd
The two sides spent nearly five hours trying to convince lawmakers of their opposing viewpoints during a packed hearing Tuesday.