The objectives of any post election efforts to involve the campaign volunteers in governing were never clearly defined in Deval release 1.0, nor was what it meant for people to remain engaged. A shared understanding between the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 29, 2010
We need an independent cost comparison in closing developmental centers
We have just reviewed a purported cost-benefit analysis that was submitted to the Legislature last July by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance regarding the planned closures of the Monson, Templeton, and Glavin Centers. For … [Read more...]
Citing deficit, Obama freezing federal worker pay
Walking the walkPresident Barack Obama on Monday called for freezing the pay of 2 million federal employees, saying the move is the first of many difficult decisions that must be made to slash the nation's mounting deficits. Kudos to … [Read more...]
Hi…..How are you?
I'd just like to know how all my BMG friends are doing. P.S. Hope to see you all at Kate's Holiday Gala. It would be nice to put a face with a name PPS. Happy Holidays … [Read more...]
State courts may open up to the real mainstream media: bloggers
UniversalHub reports "Massachusetts bloggers could gain new courtroom access:" The state court system would treat bloggers as members of the news media under a proposed rule that would give them the ability to photograph trials and certain … [Read more...]
Getting smart about the grid
The event Halpin mentioned is this Thursday, in Marlborough. The aim is to stimulate some discussion between the movers and shakers in energy -- the regulators, utilities and technology innovators (registration details here). … [Read more...]
Maybe we’re not doomed after all?
A thought-provoking presentation from The Economist. … [Read more...]