Worcester Fantasy for Candidates
A big weekend for Massachusetts Democrats gets underway tonight in Worcester. Five candidates competing for the coveted nomination for governor. 7 Political Editor Andy Hiller live at the Centrum with a preview.
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Toll Hikes
At the State House today, the "t-word" was back on the table. Not "taxes," but "tolls" on the Mass Turnpike. 7 Political Editor Andy Hiller reports toll hike opponents are now fighting time, as they battle against a toll increase.
Swift the Survivor
Jane Swift is still acting governor, but she's also acting a lot like survivor. She's out of the campaign swirl and, increasingly, out of the loop on Beacon Hill. In tonight's "Hiller Instinct", Andy goes one-on-one with Swift, as she ends her stint at the State House.
Tax Revolt
A tax revolt as big as the Boston Tea Party? It could happen this fall in Massachusetts. 7's Andy Hiller reports on the move to let voters kill the state income tax.
Turnpike Turmoil
Attention turnpike drivers: it's back to the future for the battle over tolls. A divided State Supreme Judicial Court today reinstated two turnpike board members Governor Swift tried to fire for not approving the toll hikes she wanted. 7's Andy Hiller has reaction to the ruling, and a look at what's ahead for tolls.
Swift Exit
By any measure Governor Swift’s announcement today was a stunner, a big surprise in a political career that has been full of them. Quitting is never easy and it's hard to do well, but how well did Swift do? Andy takes a look in tonight's “Hiller Instinct”.
Romney's Residency
Will he or won't he? Mitt Romney still hasn't said if he'll run for governor of Massachusetts. Now the new question, can he or can't he? Is Romney a legal resident of Massachusetts... And would he qualify to be on the ballot? 7's Andy Hiller has the answers.
Bad Timing?
Questions this evening about the timing of a fund-raiser for senator John Kerry. Five of the most powerful women in America came to Boston to support Kerry, but 7News' Andy Hiller says some are wondering, "why today?"
Airport Anxiety
As we approach the six-month mark after the attack on America, there are still some anxious feelings at Logan Airport where it's still not business as usual. 7's Andy Hiller gives us a sense of the airport mood in tonight's "Hiller Instinct."
Crisis in the Church: Lawmakers React
A strong push at the statehouse today to make employers legally responsible if they know one of their workers is abusing children and they do nothing. 7's Andy Hiller looks at the way lawmakers are reacting to the "Crisis in the Church".
Romney for Governor?
Governor Mitt Romney? A new poll says the Olympic chief could be the king of Beacon Hill if he decides to run. But will he? And does Jane Swift see the writing on the wall? Andy has some answers in this Hiller Instinct.
Secret Down the Street: Part 2
After years of delay, Massachusetts finally has a sex offender registry up and running. But all those delays make Massachusetts the last state in the nation to let neighbors know when a dangerous sex criminal moves in nearby. In part two of Andy Hiller's special report "Secret Down the Street" the new law through the eyes of a convicted rapist and a victim of sex abuse.
Secret Down the Street
The crisis in the church is rekindling controversy over how much you should know about dangerous sex offenders. How do you find out when there' is someone with a secret down the street? Seven's Andy Hiller says many states use the Internet to inform the public, but not Massachusetts.
Swift's Budget Proposal
A painful $23 billion budget announced by acting governor Jane Swift today. In her proposal, she defends a tax roll back, proposes lowering lottery prize payouts, and slashes $500 million from programs like DARE, anti-smoking campaigns and charter school reimbursements. In tonight's Hiller Instinct, Andy says if you think it sounds familiar that’s because, it is.
Cashman Indictment
Our team 7 coverage continues with political analyst Andy Hiller and a look at George Cashman's high-reaching connections.
Gubernatorial Policy Split
It's the last thing Governor Jane Swift needs, another disagreement with her handpicked running mate, Patrick Guerierro. But in tonight's Hiller Instinct, Andy has the exclusive story of a policy split that may take a toll on their campaign.
State of the State Address Preview
Governor Swift gives her first state of the state address tonight, a speech that will focus on education, the economy, and public safety. 7's political analyst Andy Hiller is live at the State House with a preview.