From Statehouse News (subscription only, no link available)Gov. Mitt Romney is likely to recommend changes to a per-employee fee for certain companies who do not offer health insurance to their employees, the governorâs spokesman said … [Read more...]
An evening with Sam Yoon at DFA Boston
Yoon began with a short talk about where he sees himself, and what he plans to do. As a brand new Councilor, he feels that he's not ready to make promises yet. Everyone he talks to wants something, and he worries that if he's … [Read more...]
Meanwhile, back in Bristol County….
There's an interesting discussion ongoing at Under the Golden Dome (be sure to read the comments too) regarding the announcement by Virginia Coppola, who as you may recall won a special election for the 1st Bristol House seat a little while … [Read more...]
Immigrants’ Rights March April 10th
In anticipation of a U.S. Senate vote regarding comprehensiveimmigration reform, thousands of Greater Boston immigrants and their allies are set to participate in a National Day of Action joining 30cities across America in a public show of … [Read more...]
Kudos to Jarrett Barrios
As everyone knows by now, Jarrett Barrios is "suspending" his campaign for Middlesex DA and will instead seek reelection to the state Senate.I don't doubt that Barrios really wanted the DA job, and although his message to supporters trots … [Read more...]
Legislature approves health care bill
... almost unanimously: "The House approved the bill on a 154-2 vote. The Senate endorsed it 37-0.".I have to imagine Our Ex-Guv will sign it; with that margin, he'd really look pretty silly not to. (On the other hand, maybe that doesn't … [Read more...]
Feingold backs same-sex marriage
Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold has stated that he favors legalizing same-sex marriage. As far as I know, he now stands with Ted Kennedy as the only US Senators who have taken that position. And Feingold is certainly the only … [Read more...]