WBUR: Daily News Update

Rising Unemployment Overwhelms State Call Center

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The increase in claims for unemployment insurance in Massachusetts is overwhelming the state's call center and delaying claims.

The Human Cost Of Budget Cuts

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

$4 million in budget cuts to programs for the chronically mentally ill will have a huge impact on the people who benefit from the services.

Would Mass. Healthcare Reform Work Nationally?

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

President-elect Obama campaigned on a promise to follow Massachusetts' lead on healthcare reform. But would the state's remedy work for the country?

As College Costs Rise, So Do Executive Salaries

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The president of Suffolk University is the nation's highest-paid college chief. That's according to a new report out Monday in "The Chronicle of Higher Education." But David Sargent, who makes $2.8 million in total, isn't the only one with a sizeable pay check. Compensation packages have increased for leaders of both private and public institutions.

Analysis: Dismantling the Turnpike Authority Not A Cure-All

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

We ask urban planner David Luberoff what he makes of the governor's plan to dissolve the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority -- and how to solve its debt crisis.

Rep. Frank: New Bailout Plan Lacking

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Congressman Barney Frank tells WBUR its not the Treasury Secretary's revised bailout plan he takes issue with, it's what was left out.

More Food Producers Cater To Mass. Muslims

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A growing number of U.S. food producers want to help Muslims meet their strict dietary requirements. That could be welcome news for tens of thousands of Muslims in Massachusetts.

Turnpike Reaction To Gov. Patrick's Plan

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Mary Connaughton is on the Pike board, and joins us to talk about the Governor's plan to eliminate the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.

Never Mind Exams; Money On Boston Students' Minds

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The college loan industry has really tightened. Some private banks have pulled out of the business, but federal loans are still available. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports on how students are responding to the financial stress.

Analysis: Fidelity Cuts Jobs And Costs

wburnewmedia@yahoo.com (WBUR) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

As Fidelity announces layoffs, we look at what prompted the cuts, and whether the company's strategy will work for the Boston-based mutual fund giant.