$38.1 billion budget accord easily clears both branches

$38.1 billion budget accord easily clears both branches

By Michael Norton and Andy Metzger

STATE HOUSE-Massachusetts lawmakers were quick to stamp their approval on a compromise $38.1 billion budget unveiled on Tuesday night, approving it on Wednesday afternoon by votes of 153-1 in the House and 31-5 in the Senate.

USOC asks Mass. gov for stance on Boston ’24
Charlie Baker

USOC asks Mass. gov for stance on Boston ’24

Associated Press

DENVER (AP) – A person familiar with the bid says the U.S. Olympic Committee has given Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker until the end of the day Friday to declare whether he supports the movement to bring the 2024 Olympics to Boston.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the communication with the governor was confidential.

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