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What of Dan Grabauskas?

December 22, 2008 By amyderjue 4 Comments

Shortly before I left BoMag, I asked MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo if Grabauskas would be leaving in January as some Internet rumors had reported. Here's what he told me (twice): “I’m sure you’ll treat the credibility … [Read more...]

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Beacon Hill Gets Saved by the Bell

December 17, 2008 By amyderjue Leave a Comment

Most people chat on Facebook about what their weekend plans are or the latest gossip they've gleaned from their stories feed. But a Beacon Hill Insider and I spent the morning talking about the resurgence of James Aloisi. In the … [Read more...]

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Messrs. Patrick and Menino Go to Washington

December 10, 2008 By amyderjue 20 Comments

Today's Herald gives Boston Mayor Tom Menino's federal funding plea a deeply disturbing cover treatment.  I'm going to have nightmares for weeks. It's odd that the guy who used his "machine" to support Hillary … [Read more...]

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The Ghost of John Buonomo

December 9, 2008 By amyderjue 2 Comments

         It might be time to consider power-washing that sign.  Or perhaps installing a new one.  Just in the interest of moving on. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: john-buonomo, massachusetts, middlesex-register-of-probate

Where Does the Buck Stop?

December 9, 2008 By amyderjue 9 Comments

Yesterday afternoon, House Speaker Sal DiMasi said local aid might as much as 10 percent this coming year. Gov. Deval Patrick and Senate President Therese Murray wouldn't commit to that figure, but agree that drastic measures may be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: budget, deval-patrick, economy, massachusetts, sal-dimasi, taxes

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travtuftsTravis@travtufts·
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Hey #mapoli please tell me come 2022 we are going to remember how Charlie Baker mismanaged the COVID vaccine rollout, vetoed the consensus police reform bill, vetoed abortion access, vetoed the consensus climate bill, didn’t fund the SOA, and slashed transit. Please.

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cdempcChris Dempsey@cdempc·
23 Jan

The New York Times Editorial Board(!) writes that @MassGovernor's push for @MBTA cuts in the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic is "small-minded and shortsighted".

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/opinion/public-transit-funding.html

#mapoli #mbta #TransitisEssential #TransitisEssentialMA

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BenjaminDowningBenjamin Downing@BenjaminDowning·
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"Service cuts punish those who need public transit the most ... Policymakers need to make choices now that will serve the public interest in the long term. They need to ensure the trains & buses keep running." #mapoli https://twitter.com/cdempc/status/1353002390560141318

Chris Dempsey@cdempc

The New York Times Editorial Board(!) writes that @MassGovernor's push for @MBTA cuts in the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic is "small-minded and shortsighted".

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/opinion/public-transit-funding.html

#mapoli #mbta #TransitisEssential #TransitisEssentialMA

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BenjaminDowningBenjamin Downing@BenjaminDowning·
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Focus on the record - "small minded and shortsighted" justification for transit cuts that make it tougher to reduce emissions, harm those in need and hold back our recovery #mapoli https://twitter.com/cdempc/status/1353002390560141318?s=20

Chris Dempsey@cdempc

The New York Times Editorial Board(!) writes that @MassGovernor's push for @MBTA cuts in the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic is "small-minded and shortsighted".

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/opinion/public-transit-funding.html

#mapoli #mbta #TransitisEssential #TransitisEssentialMA

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BenjaminDowningBenjamin Downing@BenjaminDowning·
21 Jan

Focus on the record - vetoing proposals that would break MA out of our failed transportation status quo https://twitter.com/BenjaminDowning/status/1352325656076541958?s=20

Benjamin Downing@BenjaminDowning

"Many of the vetoes represent missed opportunities for building a more equitable transportation system for all residents" - well said @MonicaTibbitsN - a thread on how @MassGovernor 's vetoes lock in failed transportation status quo #mapoli https://twitter.com/MonicaTibbitsN/status/1351658881341136900

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