Globe: Facing mounting criticism over his recent actions — including an appearance at a party at Suffolk Downs -- the chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission removed himself today from the debate over casino proposals in Greater … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Vermont, Don Berwick and a Commonwealth For All!
I love Vermont, our spunky, independent little neighbor to the north. Vermont is often a spark plug that can get the rest of our region moving on an idea. Marriage equality is a case in point. In 2000, the Vermont legislature made the … [Read more...]
It’s time to stop playing budget games with the ‘Real Lives’ bill
(Cross-posted from the COFAR Blog) Once again, proponents of the 'Real Lives' bill have attempted an end-run around the normal legislative process by inserting the measure into the state budget bill in the House. As we've pointed out … [Read more...]
Should Steve Crosby Recuse Himself or Have a Judge Do It For Him? (Either way, he’s gone) – Martha Coakley’s Disturbing Position On Casino Referendum Raises Questions
Steve Crosby attended a private party at Suffolk Downs Saturday celebrating its season opening and the Kentucky Derby. He brought along his family to the Topsider Club for the scrumptious buffet and a day of racing surrounded by lobbyists … [Read more...]
Today’s roundup of casino hilarity
After all the excitement of Monday's oral argument before the Supreme Judicial Court, you'd think that the casino stories would slow down for a bit. But, to the contrary, there were several exciting developments just today! Disclosure, as … [Read more...]
Two Great Articles Today on Berwick’s Plan for Single-Payer
Looks like Don Berwick's plan to implement single-payer healthcare in our state if he is elected as our next Governor is starting to get some national media attention. Two great articles were posted today on the websites of The Washington … [Read more...]
Falmouth “Victims” Rebuked as Wind’s Winning Streak Rolls On
Wind's winning streak continued in Massachusetts this week with three big victories - including a particularly embarrassing loss for a self-proclaimed victim of "wind turbine syndrome" whose cause had been promoted by Fox and ABC. First, … [Read more...]
Tito Jackson Talks Black Men and Boys in Boston
The numbers can be grim — longevity, disease outcomes, death by violence, absent fathers, unemployment, imprisonment... Being a Black male, man or boy, in Boston is rough. Tito Jackson is working on that complex status. He came on Left … [Read more...]
On Welfare, Charlie Baker Won’t Take Yes for an Answer
(Also posted here. Cross-posting at BMG because...it's been a while.) The Baker-Polito ticket announced yesterday that it's going to spend this week campaigning on (drumroll)--welfare reform. (The press release is here on the Baker … [Read more...]
The Mass. GOP’s 2014 meltdown is in full swing
Say, did you see the Globe's front page today? There, above the fold, there's finally an article about Charlie Baker and his vision for the future of ... oops, no, sorry - it's yet another story about Mark Fisher's lawsuit against the … [Read more...]
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