Dossier
William Bulger
Coverage of William Bulger in the Nexus archive.
- Spilka to lead Senate into a ninth year, first since Bulger
Karen Spilka is set to lead the Massachusetts Senate into a ninth consecutive year, the first time since William Bulger's tenure. A rule limiting Senate leadership terms to eight years was removed three years ago, allowing Spilka to continue. She plans to seek re-election in 2027, which could extend her leadership beyond a decade.