Feature Stories
republican staffers :
Aides excited despite losses
The Republican Party’s further losses in November's elections have spurred speculation about the marginalization of the state GOP. But Republican staffers in the Statehouse view their new status with excitement and a newfound enthusiasm. (By Christian Schiavone/ Photo H. Heimsal)
Immigrant Tuition:
University of Massachusetts bets on careful, circumspect lobbyist
Three governors, a U.S. congressman and a former president have all placed their trust in Jack Cline. The new UMass lobbyist has served the Marine Corps and the Pentagon and received a Harvard degree. (Lindsey Parietti/Photo H.Heimsal)
podcast patrick :
Patrick Joins the Internet Bandwagon with Podcast
Working after hours on a snowy Valentine’s Day, Gov. Deval Patrick speaks into a microphone, practicing for his upcoming podcast. (Michelle Laczkoski / Photo H. Heimsal)
statehouse radio:
Teen-age smoking
The problem of teen-age smoking has been highlighted by a new report that shows retailers in some Massachusetts cities and towns fail to check the IDs of three out of four minors who try to buy tobacco products. Statehouse reporter Melissa Lockhart has more. Cick here to listen to this report (By Melissa Lockhart/ Photo H. Heimsal)