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New To The Massachusetts Governor’s Council, Mary Hurley Calls For Rules

by: Henry Epp

A meeting of the Governor’s Council devolved into a shouting match this week. The council’s western Massachusetts representative says the government body needs better rules.

Candidates Spar For Hampden County Sheriff, Governor’s Council

by: Karen Brown and Kari Njiiri

In the September 8th primary, voters will pick Democratic nominees for Hampden County sheriff and governor’s councilor.

The Short List: Governor’s Council Election, Springfield Mob Connections, Olympic Fever (Or Not)

by: Susan Kaplan

Our panel looks at the big stories in the news.

With New Budget, A $10,000 Pay Hike For Mass. Governor’s Councilors

by: Andy Metzger, State House News Service

The Boston Herald featured the pay raise on its front page Thursday with the headline, “Money for nothing!”

Mass. High Court Nominee Admits To Being Partisan, Toward ‘Cause of Justice’

by: Colleen Quinn, State House News Service

Appeals Court Judge Geraldine Hines is on her way to sit on the state’s highest court after all eight members of the Governor’s Council said Wednesday they plan to vote to confirm her for a seat on the Supreme Judicial Court.

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