The Speaker of the Massachusetts state House will resign today amid allegations that a close friend used their relationship to get laws passed on behalf of ticket vendors. Democrat Salvatore DiMasi has not been formally charged with any wrongdoing, although his close friend Richard Vitale has pleaded not guilty to concealing lobbyist work and using his relationship with the Speaker in order to encourage passage of legislation. (Associated Press)
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