Therese Murray Video and Articles

Mixed reviews for Gov. Patrick's address

23 Jan 2012

…and Senate Democratic leaders said they're already working on many of the items in Patrick's speech. Senate President Therese Murray said the Senate has been busy crafting a health care cost containment bill while House Speaker Robert DeLeo… ...

Mass. Legislature returns from recess

04 Jan 2012

…and it appears that one of the first items of business will be a crackdown on educational collaboratives. Senate President Therese Murray said on Wednesday that senators will debate a bill next Tuesday that addresses abuses uncovered during investigations… ...

Beacon Hill bracing for tight budget

27 Dec 2011

…Massachusetts economy, including a drop in unemployment, leaders on Beacon Hill - including Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and House Speaker Robert DeLeo - are predicting another tight budget. After Patrick releases his budget… ...

Officials mark first night of Hanukkah

20 Dec 2011

…the annual menorah lighting at the Statehouse. Gov. Deval Patrick joined House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray for the Tuesday event. The lighting took place in Nurses Hall at the Statehouse. The three helped light… ...

Hanukkah menorah lighting at Statehouse

19 Dec 2011

…Deval Patrick is expected to join other top political figures including House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray for the Tuesday event. Secretary of State William Galvin, Attorney General Martha Coakley, Treasurer… ...

Casino bill funds to help health care

05 Nov 2011

…records, it still hasn't reached its goal of requiring all medical records be electronic by 2014, said Senate President Therese Murray. "It's clear that in order for health care to evolve we have to continue to push the envelope and find… ...

Senate debates casinos but delays vote

06 Oct 2011

…for about two hours before breaking for the day. They're not scheduled to resume debate until Tuesday. Senate President Therese Murray said a final vote may not occur until Thursday of next week. During the brief debate, senators rejected… ...

Senate delays casino gambling debate

04 Oct 2011

…more days after opponents used a parliamentary technique to delay consideration of the measure on Tuesday. Senate President Therese Murray adjourned the session until Thursday after Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, moved to table the bill… ...

Senate continues casino debate

27 Sep 2011

…Wilbraham, was blunter, accusing Eldridge of launching "an attack on his colleagues." At that point, Senate President Therese Murray announced a break in the public debate so Democratic senators could have a closed door caucus to hash out… ...

Sen. Pres: Casino bill is jobs bill

13 Sep 2011

BOSTON - Senate President Therese Murray is defending a casino bill set to come up before the Massachusetts House, calling it a jobs plan for those most desperate for work. ...

Officials seek upgrade of bond rating

07 Sep 2011

…of growing concerns about the direction of the national economy. The meeting in the Statehouse office of Senate President Therese Murray came about two weeks before a scheduled state bond offering for capital improvements. It was attended by… ...

Casino bill greets returning lawmakers

02 Sep 2011

…week of Sept. 12 on a bill authorizing three resort casinos and one slot parlor in Massachusetts. DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray and Gov. Deval Patrick reached consensus on the bill last month, making passage likely. Patrick has tried… ...

Probation overhaul bill set for debate

28 Jul 2011

…way job recommendations are handled across state government. The bill is expected to be debated Friday. Senate President Therese Murray and House Speaker Robert DeLeo issued a joint statement Thursday saying the bill will provide the state… ...

Panel considers MA sales tax holiday

25 Jul 2011

…building for another sales tax holiday in recent weeks as state tax collections continue to exceed benchmarks. Senate President Therese Murray said last week that there was "mostly a consensus" among legislative leaders and Gov. Deval Patrick for… ...

Lawmakers rake in top campaign donations

22 Jul 2011

…secretary of state's office show about $44,700 of that came from registered lobbyists. Fellow Democrat, Senate President Therese Murray, raised nearly $238,000 during the six months, nearly $32,000 from lobbyists. Gov. Deval Patrick… ...

Sales tax holiday returning next month

20 Jul 2011

…lawmakers are looking to give shoppers a break next month. The Boston Herald reports Governor Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and House Speaker Robert DeLeo agreed to suspend the state's sales tax for two days in August. They say… ...

MA lawmakers put off casino debate

13 Jul 2011

…Massachusetts' top legislative leaders are putting off any casino gambling debate until after Labor Day. Senate President Therese Murray and House Speaker Robert DeLeo released a joint statement Wednesday saying lawmakers need more time to craft… ...

Massachusetts court closings unavoidable

13 Jul 2011

…downplaying talk of passing an emergency spending bill to avoid anticipated court closings. Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray said some courthouses have to be closed because their functions can be consolidated with other courts and… ...