[0:00]..." Well congratulations you got that new car and you won't do between the bank owns it but do you know your name is on the title. So when you wanna get it fixed shouldn't you be able to choose we you can get it fixed well some lawmakers say that that is intellectual property and they are concerned as well. About damages for which they may be considered libel for repairs made by. An independent contractor -- garage. Massachusetts is struggling with the so called right to repair bill which yesterday passed an important hurdle on Beacon Hill. Anthony's want to talk about it is -- Michael Morrissey of Quincy. Who is one of the members of the joint committee that's gonna try to tackle this the house has approved it senator. "...

[5:59]..." of pressure these days in your district you're sitting in in the Quincy. How does. For example the -- big official were there how to feel about it. "...

[7:41]..." and that still happens. As stated that there are times when citizens South Africa. What this was a certain authority. To do certain things so. -- with the with the with the state its constitution branches "...

[3:08]..." plans to ensure that they comply with the best practices of responsible gamma -- and nationally and internationally. And that they'll put in oversight authority that includes individuals. And an expert in public health and feel of the game addiction. "...

[0:02]..." I'm speaking Italian Crowley who is with the Massachusetts council on compulsive gambling. And at -- you'll be at the state tells today. OK and what will you be doing. "...

[0:23]..." for their consideration. When he began to see -- gain to -- gambling legislation. "...

[0:00]..." Sure to -- joins us this morning and she is a sister Sandra Burke fields who was killed and 2000 it's amazing that ten years has gone by. By a man who stocked her man she had no relationship with let's back up ten years and tells the story this morning of your sister Cheryl. "...

[1:12]..." And fast forward ultimately this man was convicted of murdering your sister with a pipe bomb at her at her own home in Everett. Tell us a -- this bill to governor will be "...

[2:00]..." She she would not she will qualify for a restraining order because she had no prior relationship. Under the current Massachusetts state by you have to have. A -- relationship. Currency to qualify for that particular to a 98 restraining order. "...

[2:04]..." A portfolio of good. Dedicated employees. You'll the only. The only hope Julio ruling is that. You -- these are neutral notifications and we -- Several months more to work on the problems so if there is a change in federal farm being. And "...

[0:00]..." this is John -- in the WBZ newsroom I'm speaking to a Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and commissioner. I understand that there will be some changes as it comes to as it relates to the civilian "...

[0:31]..." at the state -- the these positions in the from the Ferraro vote fifteen years ago. And in the really important positions are positions that. Cruelly cut into more community policing efforts of rooms "...

[4:20]..." necessary. No backroom deals and in designing in the legislation. In the attorney general and asked at a hearing in 2009. About. The setting up this gambling regulatory control commission as a very unique industry because no other. No other industry requires economic crime -- The current account and to. And state and that's -- a flag right there attorney general replied when asked -- how much they cost. And she said very expensive. "...

[0:21]..." have developed on and on -- around these proposals for. Expanding predatory gambling which -- slot and casinos. -- very excited and have to have the opportunity to be in the state house and. "...

[1:16]..." scheduled for February 25. To release the full casino math book four Beacon Hill. "...

[1:20]..." she came to us helping to that she can go forward -- restraining order. And unfortunately the device Karen that Spanish dish she couldn't keep those protections. -- we helped her out it took us maybe about five or six months to try to negotiate something with the other side. You we said we kind of look at each other at Atlanta we tried it may be expanded that currently -- an apparent law. -- to provide credit protection for other victim to a similarly situated. And we went forward with that we realize that there was a bill that had been filed. The prior year just on the harassment piece alone so we tried to work on a lot that would encompass sexual assault survivors. Stockings survivors and those who had been victims of harassment. "...

[0:29]..." someone. Or family member -- you're allowed to go forward with a restraining order. However if you don't feel that that definition content so for example if you were stopped -- sexually assaulted and harassed. I come in with a neighbor or coworker. And -- who didn't -- that Stanley definition. Unfortunately. Under the there that the existing legislation you weren't allowed to go forward and -- restraining order. "...

[3:46]..." up but there are residents in the south and that we're not. Recycling. All because they didn't even have -- four on. For the blue band so we can't take on the issue till. And and working with our recycling facilities they allowed us to pilots. Piece of clear plastic BX and that area. So we didn't -- Question and clear plastic is another area that. We get to look at what it "...

[0:02]..." news or were talking with Susan casino -- ahead of the Boston recycling program. About the relative successes of single stream recycling and some of the pitfalls now that you've had a chance to take a look at the are recycling rates after the dispute distribution the single string -- what basically have you found. "...

[0:22]..." very excited it was our first quarter results. And we found that recycling tonnage has increased by 43%. Since the introduction of single stream recycling and the residents of Boston. That's huge is -- an -- now we piloted it. First -- look at the pilot and "...

[0:00]..." This is Mary Blake WBZ Newsradio 10:30 am speaking today with ABC political analyst Steve Robertson. Steve let's begin with an assessment of the political landscape in the wake of the tea party convention in Nashville over the weekend Sarah Palin the most anticipated speaker there obviously which is quite critical of the president saying. We need a commander in chief not a "...

[0:30]..." That Sarah Palin has demonstrated conclusively she can sell a lot of books which he can draw big crowds. She can. Attract a lot of "...

[1:34]..." the very real energy and spirit. Represented by the team beggars and Sarah Palin and still. At present candidates that mainstream moderate voters in states like Massachusetts can vote for that's not anything to do. "...

[2:27]..." well if you. Naked an entry on your tax return and that is. Out of proportion. And based either on news zip code or your income for example somebody is making 25000 dollars. Would not normally have a 10000 dollar charitable contribution. Then the computer is gonna crept. And someone who don't want to see your return. My suggestion is if you have an "...

[0:00]..." The tax time is fast approaching and as usual there are changes to the tax laws that you should know about. WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with MS and "...

[1:27]..." And interesting. All right there -- a bunch of tax credits we've heard about -- light through the year with your buying a new home or whatever. What's what's in the -- for "...

[0:00]..." This is John -- in the WBZ newsroom on speaking to Michael Widmer who's the president of the Massachusetts taxpayer foundation. Michael tell me how important would it be four Deval Patrick to get these electronic -- putting it. "...