StoryWhile answering a question about taxes at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday Patrick said "Personally, I'd like to see a progressive income tax and not a flat income tax. That's where I'd like to see us go." I know many … [Read more...]
Archives for October 7, 2010
Cahill Sues GOP Strategists for Conspiracy!
Cahill has been a poor candidate at best, but Charlie Baker has given him a run for his money. Baker could be completely innocent of Cahill's allegations--though encouraging Paul Loscocco's defection is hard to brush off-- but this lawsuit, … [Read more...]
I’m with Tierney — and damn proud of it
As someone who's been a constituent of John Tierney for most of my life, it's hard to think of any other person in the Massachusetts delegation who I'd rather have. Tierney has epitomized political courage, being one of our most progressive … [Read more...]
Health Reform Part 2: Cost Control and Accountable Care Organizations
So the task force on Payment Reform issued a report declaring (without actually bother to prove) that our fee-for-service payment system, by which we reimburse physicians per visit or per procedure, was driving up costs by giving them an … [Read more...]
Christine Pelosi, Vanessa Kerry Help Young Dems Get Out The Vote
Rod Snyder, President of the Young Democrats of America said, "Young Democrats of America are proud to partner with YDM to make sure they have the resources they need to mobilize hundreds of members across the Commonwealth who will help … [Read more...]
The president, “Robo Signing,” and you. Why Obama should not sign H.R.3808.
Although the coverage in the press is presented in the context of the ongoing home foreclosure crisis, the practice of "robosigning" is also prevalent in the universe of consumer credit and debt litigation. That is my experience, so that is … [Read more...]
EDUCATION conference, that is
Got to go back to headline writing school... … [Read more...]
Conference Oct. 16 of interest to BMG-ers (and others) concerned about public education
CITIZENS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISSUES CONFERENCE: "Taking Back Our Schools: Promoting Equity and Excellence in Public Education." Rep. Carl Sciortino, Melissa Colon, (Gaston Institute), Jose Lopez (co-chair Boston Coalition for Quality … [Read more...]
Business, Higher Education, & Labor Groups Oppose Question 1; Alcohol Sales Rise in MA
As the Massachusetts Package Store Owners Association gathers for its annual meeting today in Marlborough, the Department of Revenue released figures showing that alcohol sales have increased more than 4 percent in the first quarter of the … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker’s 800 Million Tax Hike and Counting
The Herald had conducted a review of Charlie Baker's Big Dig financing scheme. This is when you think the Herald would defend Baker, instead they detailed how nearly 800 million in toll hikes can be attributed to Baker's decision to … [Read more...]