The Big Dig
       The phenomenal cost overruns of the "Big Dig" were projected by the Beacon Hill Institute as early as 1993, just a few years after the project began. After we started publishing, we documented how the Democrats on Beacon Hill suppressed that knowledge for years. MassNews also reported on the safety concerns of the tunnels back in 2000.

It is worth remembering that originally, we were promised by Tip O'Neill that the project, as far as the state was concerned, was a "Free Gift" from Washington.

From MassNews Archives 2001
Federal Aid Helps a Lot

From MassNews Archives 2000
Big Dig: A ‘free gift’ from Washington
We were warned, but nobody listened

From MassNews Archives 2000
‘Big Dig’ Woes Old News: So Why Didn’t Anybody Know?
'Political gain' behind the cover up?

From MassNews Archives 2000
State Officials Downplay Report On Ted Williams Tunnel Danger
Cellucci: "I would find it surprising" if there was a safety problem