Former Gov. Paul Cellucci's last judicial nomination may have been one of his most popular judging from those who showed up at Wednesday's meeting of the Governor's Council to sing the praises of House Majority Leader William Nagle of Florence. While most people on Beacon Hill are fully focused on the House budget debate, the Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to a bill that supporters say will preserve the affordability of 20,000 apartments across Massachusetts. Two more of former Gov. Paul Cellucci's Superior Court nominees cleared the Governor's Council Wednesday. MBA Poll A bill has been filed to authorize the removal of Judge Maria Lopez from office. Supporters believe she was too lenient when punishing an admitted child molester.
Opponents say that the bill threatens judicial independence.
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