AG Coakley launches probe of probation department Both the Globe and the Herald have this story headlining breaking news. AG Coakley's letter to Senate Republicans makes clear that the matter is also under review by the US Attorney … [Read more...]
Archives for November 26, 2010
Where’s Waldo? Mitch Chester’s Free Rides
Mass. Education Chief Gets Free Travel Team 5 Investigates Who's Paying For It http://www.thebostonchannel.co... NewsCenter 5's Sean Kelly reported on Wednesday that in the past fiscal year, the commissioner took at least twelve trips … [Read more...]
BrooklineTom must have made a few calls…
AG opens investigation into 'pervasive fraud' in state Probation Department Globe Attorney General Martha Coakley today said her office has launched an investigation into the state Probation Department in the wake of the findings by an … [Read more...]
Civic Engagement or Asking your Legislator to do something .
In my day job as a lobbyist I encourage my clients to cultivate positive and productive relationships with their own legislators and the Governor’s office in the hopes that when they call and ask their Rep or Senator to get a bill … [Read more...]
Putting your money where your mouth is.
Today's Globe has a great article about people moving their banking from the large banks (BOA...) to smaller banks and local credit unions. I have been a big advocate of our local credit union for a few years and believe in this concept … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue: Palin “Obviously, we’ve got to stand with our North Korean allies”
WSJ: Sarah Palin has intervened in the crisis in Korea, calling into the Glenn Beck radio show to give her view. She may be the leader of the free world at some point. There is global interest in her pronouncements. So what's her foreign … [Read more...]
Post Thanksgiving Open Thread
I hope that everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving. A lot of folks have the day off and try to avoid shopping. I'm hoping to encourage some discussion around whatever is on your mind. Many spent Thanksgiving with relatives. … [Read more...]