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Reaching (into the Pockets) Across the Aisle

February 9, 2010 By amicus

Greetings David and Hoyapaul.  In the spirit of bipartisanship, when can we expect to see your contributions of $100 each to the MassGOP?  It's stirring up some interest at our side of the blogosphere: … [Read more...]

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Joe Kennedy Running for US Senate

September 21, 2009 By amicus

Is this guy for real??  http://www.joekennedyforsenate... … [Read more...]

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HOT Idea for Highway Revenue

June 13, 2009 By amicus

HOT Lanes, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H... is an expansion of the HOV lane concept.  For vehicles traveling on I-93 from the North or South that use the current HOV or "Zipper" lane, there'd be a requirement for a Fastlane … [Read more...]

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Cold Beer on the Commuter Rail!

June 4, 2009 By amicus

First off, let's stipulate there will be a two beer limit and everyone gets carded.  The Long Island RR commuter system sells cold beer to commuters for the ride home from the city.  With over one million people riding the … [Read more...]

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How About a 4% Sales Tax for Products Labelled “Made in USA”?

April 25, 2009 By amicus

Remember your Economics 101 lesson about the "multiplier effect"?  Basically, it holds that $1 spent in a local economy is worth about $7 to that economy because it gets spent and respent in the same place, whereas $1 spent on foreign … [Read more...]

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10% Coincidence?

November 21, 2008 By amicus

From today's FBI affidavit quoting Boston City Councillor Chuck Turner: "If you took out all corrupt politicians, you'd take out 90% and be left with us 10%." From the State Secretary's Election Division Political Party Enrollment data as … [Read more...]

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Is Wilkerson Really Considering a Run as Independent in November?

September 18, 2008 By amicus

Even after this:  http://www.politickerma.com/je... Time for the AG to step up. … [Read more...]

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Wilkerson Violated the Agreement to Resolve Her Campaign Finance Violations!

September 16, 2008 By amicus

Sad but true.  The disposition agreement that resulted in a $10,000 fine for Dianne Wilkerson also required that she file two written policies with the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance by September 2:  a policy for … [Read more...]

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A Truro Test of Liberal Tolerance

July 18, 2008 By amicus

The Summery roads and byways of Truro are displaying a bazillion Obama signs.  They have stood unscathed by the three Republicans in Truro.  Nary a McCain sign in sight.  Today, a lone McCain sign will be posted on a busy … [Read more...]

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Cigarette Tax Increase and Minimum Pricing Debate

May 9, 2008 By amicus

Today's Boston Herald features public health advocate attacks on the Senate's amendment to abolish the cigarette minimum pricing law to offset the impact of the $1 tax increase on consumers and retailers: … [Read more...]

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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
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It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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