Highlights in 2007 include the historic vote on same-sex marriage, lower rates and increased choices in auto insurance, implementation of health care reform, development of a statewide anti-crime council, passage of the film tax credit, the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2008
It’s Now Dirt Nap Time In America
Included in his highlights was creating an ad for Crocker Bank, and with it a song that, a few years later, became a #1 hit for The Carpenters; "We've Only Just Begun" is The Carpenters' signature song. Although it was recorded in early … [Read more...]
A Modest Proposal
I have been reading the Department of the Treasury's Blueprint for a Modernized Financial Regulatory Structure. Much of it is sensible, and the focus on rationalizing the current hodgepodge of regulation and granting the Fed increased … [Read more...]
DiMasi: Towns should be able to mandate GIC
Somehow I missed this, and it seems rather under-reported, but this is a big deal: DiMasi is saying (again) that municipal leaders should have "the sole decision" in deciding whether muni employees enter the Group Insurance Commission, the … [Read more...]
Term Limits, An answer to Beacon Hill Gridlock?
In California in the 80's the most powerful politician was not the Governor but was Speaker of the House, Willie Brown. Short story was through the citizen initiative process terms limits were set and Willie Brown was out. This … [Read more...]
Speaker Too Powerful
Regardless of what position you have on the casino bill it's clear that the speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives is much too powerful. First it was Finneran and many people felt that he abused his power. The … [Read more...]
What does it mean to “ban” someone?
Let's start with a hypothetical: tomorrow I wake up a deranged lunatic who rants crazy rants that are insulting, straw mens and just don't belong anywhere. Let's say I violate several BMG rules an hour. And let's say, after a few months of … [Read more...]
Vote Kate and Slate
Voting in a presidential primary caucus is an interesting experience for anyone who takes part. It is a great opportunity to network and meet political junkies from throughout your Congressional District. If you are helping on a … [Read more...]
Internet purchases — how much MA use tax will you pay this year?
For myself, I want to pay my fair share, and to compensate the state for my shared responsibility for the deaths of Wordsworth and HMV and for the damage to other local retailers that used to provide sales tax income. Also, whatever … [Read more...]
The coming marijuana debate
We're not hearing much about it - thanks to the depleted State House press corps, we aren't hearing about most of the stuff happening on Beacon Hill - but sometime between now and November, we're going to get the chance to debate the … [Read more...]
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