No, I'm not kidding. The Catholic League announced today a "Campaign Against Jon Stewart," in which they will pressure advertisers on the Daily Show to withdraw their support in light of some comments and images on the show that they … [Read more...]
Archives for April 19, 2012
House Ways & Means budget plan continues many of the governor’s cuts
(Cross-posted from the COFAR blog) Last week, Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Elin Howe described the House Ways & Means Committee's proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget for DDS programs and services as "the best budget … [Read more...]
Fenway Park’s 100th birthday is tomorrow … no thanks to Scott Brown
I know we've been over this, but it's so delicious that I can't help myself. Fenway Park officially turns 100 years old tomorrow. The Yankees are in town; there will be a big pre-game celebration; the teams will both wear 1912 throwback … [Read more...]
Next Week on Beacon Hill: Webster v. Webster Smackdown
Next week the state House of Representatives debates the annual budget. I'm looking forward to the debate on the subject of state employee pensions, where Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Pembroke) will square off against Rep. Daniel Webster … [Read more...]
You like beachfront property?
Climate Central has an adjustable map showing how a variety of sea level rise scenarios will affect us: Surging Seas / Cities / Boston, Massachusetts. … [Read more...]
Green shoots on the jobs scene
BREAKING (little siren here): Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Press Release says MA added 8,700 jobs last month; unemployment drops to 6.5%. Press release pasted on the flip. And, our jobs numbers may well get … [Read more...]