Early Intervention has called for a "stroller-in" to Governor Patrick's office tomorrow, 3/1/10. Kids in strollers don't vote - but their parents sure do. Here is what I am told that the Patrick Administration is considering: … [Read more...]
Archives for February 28, 2010
Niki Tsongas Should Resign
While she still has a chance to do it with dignity. Sorry Jon Golnik and Republican pretenders, Sam Meas is going to win the primary. and then embarass Niki if she's dumb enough to try to seek reelection. No snark intended at all. I … [Read more...]
“As goes Maine, so goes the nation.”
At least Shapleigh. One small town may be on to something to fight corporatism. Just say no. People of Shapleigh decided that corporations are not people - they are business structures. Why not Massachusetts? The 10th … [Read more...]
Suffolk & Norfolk State Senate District
Co - Founder, Secretary and Vice President of the Suffolk County Young Democrats 1983 - 1988 Vice President for Membership, Massachusetts Young Democrats 1997 - 1998 Alternate Elector, Massachusetts Democratic Electoral College 2000 … [Read more...]
Central Falls Supt .Gallo given hero’s welcome!
Gallo receives warm reception from R.I. tax group By Neil Downing Journal Staff Writer NEWPORT - Central Falls School Supt. Frances Gallo was given a hero's welcome on Saturday when she addressed the winter meeting of the Rhode Island … [Read more...]
Sen.Brown’s Tea Party Tribal Affiliation
On Jan. 19th, I watched the news coverage of Sen.Brown's election to the Senate. (h/t Sen. Brown, you bested us) I was surprised to see the flag above appear behind the many Brown supporters that were interviewed over the time leading up to … [Read more...]
Two more stories of deeply questionable benefits
Today's Globe story on municipal health plans is a must-read. It's quite long, but the short version is that cities and towns across the state are paying millions for guaranteed-for-life health benefits, even for middle-aged folks … [Read more...]
How does this happen, anyway?
From today's must-read Globe story on municipal health care costs: A six-month review by the Globe found that municipal health plans, which cover employees, retirees, and elected officials, provide benefit levels largely unheard of in the … [Read more...]