Highlights in 2007 include the historic vote on same-sex marriage, lower rates and increased choices in auto insurance, implementation of health care reform, development of a statewide anti-crime council, passage of the film tax credit, the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 31, 2008
It’s Now Dirt Nap Time In America
Included in his highlights was creating an ad for Crocker Bank, and with it a song that, a few years later, became a #1 hit for The Carpenters; "We've Only Just Begun" is The Carpenters' signature song. Although it was recorded in early … [Read more...]
A Modest Proposal
I have been reading the Department of the Treasury's Blueprint for a Modernized Financial Regulatory Structure. Much of it is sensible, and the focus on rationalizing the current hodgepodge of regulation and granting the Fed increased … [Read more...]
DiMasi: Towns should be able to mandate GIC
Somehow I missed this, and it seems rather under-reported, but this is a big deal: DiMasi is saying (again) that municipal leaders should have "the sole decision" in deciding whether muni employees enter the Group Insurance Commission, the … [Read more...]
Term Limits, An answer to Beacon Hill Gridlock?
In California in the 80's the most powerful politician was not the Governor but was Speaker of the House, Willie Brown. Short story was through the citizen initiative process terms limits were set and Willie Brown was out. This … [Read more...]