Description: In his State of the State address, Gov. Dukakis promises to continue state programs, war against drugs, investment in communities, etc. He pledges to stay in action for remainder of his term.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/05/1989
Description: Michael Dukakis' State of the State address.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/05/1989
Description: Massachusetts Indians propose redesign of state seal, now degrading to Native Americans. Public document being certified with embossed seal.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/29/1989
Description: Senate proposal would have state employees contribute 10% of premium for HMO health insurance. Sen. Henri Rauschenbach. People walking in and out of McCormack building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/13/1989
Description: Because Treasurer Robert Crane announced his imminent retirement, but will not resign early, questions are posed about George Keverian making a deal to succeed him. William Galvin, Richard Kraus.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/26/1989
Description: Senate grapples with supplemental budget to meet current fiscal year deficit. An income tax surtax is considered. William Bulger, Patricia McGovern, Edward Lashman, Michael Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/04/1989
Description: Interview on set with Gov. Michael Dukakis in which he declines to discuss Sen. William Bulger's controversial finances. “Christopher, Christopher, Christopher…”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/12/1989
Description: 1) Operation Rescue prepares for protest at St. Agatha's Church in Milton. Mildred Jefferson, Bill Baird. Pro-choice march outside church. 2) Cocaine abuse among white collar people. 3) Aflatoxin - liver carcinogen produced by fungus on drought-affected corn. 4) Interview with Rep. Frank Hynes and Sen. Michael Barrett on legislators earning outside income. 5) Felicia Lamport verse on John Tower's dilemma. Anchors Lydon and Fields.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/02/1989
Description: 1) David Boeri gets copies of property tax checks paid by St. Botolph Realty Trust and traces the flow of money through the trust, involving Harold Brown, Thomas Finnerty, and inexplicably William Bulger. Attorney Paul Garrity comments. 2) Boeri debriefs on set. 3) Meg Vaillancourt reports on outside income earned by state senators while they are apparently claiming per diem expenses incurred during public service. Sen. Brian Lees and Senate Ethics Committee are not inclined to investigate. 4) Deborah Wang reports on state's effort to stimulate foreign trade with Mass. businesses through Office of International Trade and Investment; Howard Foley of High Technology Council; Gov. Dukakis on increasing exports; Quest Systems develops light emitting compound for medical diagnosis and wants to market outside US. Anchors Lydon and Fields.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/02/1989
Description: Gay rights activists consider revealing names of gay legislators if they do not vote for gay rights bill. David Scondras, Arline Isaacson.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/12/1989