House approves measure to fund transit system
Mass. House lawmakers passed a $500 million transportation bill, but failed to get the margin needed to protect it from Governor Patrick’s threatened veto.
SENATE RACE | THE RECORD
Once a ‘disrupter,’ Edward Markey now a mover in House
With his pathway toward more power in the US House uncertain, Markey is trying to make an unprecedented transition to a seat in the Senate.
Felix Arroyo expected to join race for Boston mayor
The city councilor, who is expected to launch his bid today, would be the first Latino candidate to run for the office.
Christopher L. Gasper
Red Sox aces off to a strong start this season
Clay Buchholz matched Jon Lester’s seven shutout innings on Sunday against Toronto with seven shutout innings of his own in a 3-1 win over the Orioles.
License plate-reading devices fuel privacy debate
The technology helps police better respond to crimes and violations, but the lack of regulations is raising privacy concerns.
The watchful lens of the police
More law enforcement cars are equipped with cameras to scan license plates.
Mill No. 5 brings transformation to Lowell
The mill under renovation in Lowell will house offices for tech start-ups, a movie theater, yoga studio, restaurant, and a lounge/library.
Mass. businesses don’t like insurance decision
Business leaders say they are disappointed with a federal decision to allow the state to phase in parts of the national health care law over three years.
Editorial
In Margaret Thatcher, tough stances and a can-do spirit
The former British prime minister was a polarizing figure, but her courage inspired politicians, and people, of all stripes.
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Sports
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Red Sox top Orioles in Fenway opener
Daniel Nava’s three-run homer in the seventh got the Red Sox a 3-1 win and boosted their record to 5-2 this season.
Metro
Menino to offer $2.6b budget
Mayor Menino will unveil a $2.6 billion budget plan that would boost city spending by 5.6 percent.
Columnists
Nation & World
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s reshaper, dies at 87
Lady Thatcher’s 11½ years as prime minister transformed British society as much as it did British politics.
Politics
Obama makes emotional appeal for gun laws
The president pressed Congress to enact gun controls and voiced his determination to families of the Newtown, Conn., killings.
Business
In midst of steep losses, J.C. Penney ousts CEO
J.C. Penney’s board of directors has ousted chief executive Ron Johnson after only 16 months on the job.
Arts
Album review | Country
Brad Paisley, ‘Wheelhouse’
The country star keeps his contemporary edge sharp with various production tweaks and guest appearances on his latest album.
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Editorial Event | April 17
Editorial Event: Video tips with Dina Rudick
Editorial Event: Video tips with Dina RudickAttend a session on photography and videography with the host of BostonGlobe.com’s “Back Story” series.