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Lawmakers have opened hearings on Gov. Deval Patrick's $34.8 billion budget proposal, which includes nearly $2 billion in new revenues for transportation and education.

Massachusetts lawmakers are set to take up a budget bill that calls for $115 million in new spending while also transfering money from the state's "rainy day" fund to offset a projected shortfall in tax revenues.

Another week, another set of title changes. Hillary Clinton will be “former” Secretary of State, and it’s now “Secretary” John Kerry, thank you very much. William “Mo” Cowan will be Senator for the time it takes to vote in a permanent replacement.

Governor Deval Patrick is detailing his proposed $34.8 billion state budget, which he says focuses on nurturing the Massachusetts economy.

The lengthy Massachusetts budget process is set to officially begin with the filing by Governor Deval Patrick of his spending plan for the next fiscal year.

Governor Deval Patrick delivered his 5th State of the State address Wednesday night. He revealed an ambitious tax, education, and transportation proposal. Callie Crossley spoke with WGBH's Adam Reilly, and Access Strategies Fund executive director Kelly Bates about the policies and politics he laid out in his address.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has asked the Legislature for $1.9 billion in new taxes to support major new spending on transportation and education.

It was a highly anticipated and yet still surprising announcement during the State of the Commonwealth address last night: Governor Deval Patrick proposed a significant increase in the state income tax and a hefty cut to the sales tax. WGBH's Anne Mostue had this report from the House Chamber.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is planning to outline some of his top goals for the new year as he delivers his annual state of the state address tonight.

Gov. Deval Patrick was busy last week — he announced several plans to reform government regulations and cut down on corruption during what he called “Reform Week.”

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick plans to recommend sweeping reforms in health care benefits for retired state and municipal employees, changes that are estimated to save up to $20 billion over the next 30 years.