Politics

Mass. Lt. Governor Reportedly Resigning

Will head to private sector for new job

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Lt. Gov. Tim Murray will resign from the his post at the State House Wednesday, WBZ's Jon Keller has learned.

Sources tell WBZ-TV's Karen Anderson that Murray will accept a position as the head of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, making over $200,000 per year.

The chamber has a vote scheduled at noon to make it official. Murray is then expected to speak at the State House Wednesday afternoon.

'Sources close to Murray tell WBZ-TV Murray is poised to leave his office as early as today," Keller said. "There is some speculation he has another position lined up."