Both the Supreme Court's decisions to approve ObamaCare tax credits and the rejection of state laws banning same-sex marriage take ideas that were first implemented in Massachusetts and make it national law. So now it's official: The Spirit … [Read more...]
Archives for June 29, 2015
How New Federal Revenue Affects State Spending Trends
As part of our ongoing analysis of the state budget, we at MassBudget recently released a factsheet on how implementation of the Affordable Care Act affects the state's fiscal condition (available HERE). Most significantly, the law provides … [Read more...]
Contrary to Predictions Market Basket is Thriving
A very illuminating article on the one year anniversary of the worker walkout that saved a landmark local company and thousands of well paying jobs with good benefits and generous profit sharing. Contrary to same nameless naysayers, the … [Read more...]
Joke Revue: Jeb Bush Surprised How Easily Stance On Confederate Flag Set Him Apart From Other Republican Candidates
And don't miss the weatherperson profiled by Professor Oliver in his review below, along with his adroit reference to Boston (Go Bruins!). Onion: Jeb Bush Surprised How Easily Stance On Confederate Flag Set Him Apart From Other … [Read more...]
RIP State Senator Thomas Kennedy
The Boston Globe is reporting that State Senator Thomas Kennedy (not THAT Kennedy family if anyone were wondering) has passed away due to health complications. His district is anchored by his home city of Brockton and includes other towns … [Read more...]