The Governor's Council voted to fill out the ranks of the Parole Board (Globe) with Gov. Patrick's nominees (WBUR), but not without requiring Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to call in the boss to break some ties (AP). The Republican focuses … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
leveling the playing field is… unconstitutional?
The law in question, the Arizona Clean Elections Law, is very similar to a law that was overwhelmingly passed here in Massachusetts in 1998 by initiative petition, but then disassembled by the legislature. According to the Arizona … [Read more...]
Health Care Econ-101 For Governor
During an appearance on WTKK-FM today, Governor Patrick dipped his toe into the free care controversy (Health Safety Net) that has been splashed over the pages of The Boston Herald. Here and here. Some highlights (lowlights) from the … [Read more...]
Leonardo DiCaprio Urges People To Call Senators
With the recent EPA budget cuts coming to the floor for voting soon, the United States now faces the real possibility of what would amount to a "stop-work order" on the 40 year old, extremely beneficial (benefits that outweigh costs at a … [Read more...]
Dems Help Reelect Brown
IMHO: Deval Patrick- Yes. May be the only Democrat with statewide organization and money raising potential and narrative to take on the empty barncoat and win a one-on-one contest. But, he would need to be pressured from the WH and DC … [Read more...]
This Week at Pioneer
Fresh on the heels of the New York Times debate pitting Bill Gates against Steve Jobs over the value of a liberal arts education, Pioneer held an event on Tuesday on this very topic: "The Liberal Arts & Closing Achievement Gaps," … [Read more...]
The fight goes on to save the Glavin Center
State Senator Michael Moore of Milbury made the comment during the Glavin breakfast, saying the amendment will specify that the study be done by the state auditor, inspector general, or another independent entity selected by a … [Read more...]
Attend the Convention – Add-On Deadline April 1 – Looking towards 2012
The Massachusetts Democratic Convention is coming soon. This is an "Issues Convention" but it is good preparation for a nominating convention. In 2012 a number of candidates will compete at the Convention for the Democratic … [Read more...]
Eric Cantor fails basic civics.
House GOP leader Eric Cantor is apparently confused about the basic constitutional process by which a bill becomes a law. He seems to think that a bill can become law without Senate action. Lest you think he misspoke, he intends … [Read more...]
Bobby Haynes to leave BC/BS board for Tufts
Citing the disrespect towards organized labor that was recently administered to him by the AGs office, Haynes is taking a seat on the Tufts board where he can be compensated for his health care insurance expertise. … [Read more...]
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