The problem with tossing bombs is that sometimes they can go off in your hand! In reference to all the yelling from the mountain tops about the governor's reform agenda and the apparent lack of the legislature's action upon it - I read … [Read more...]
108 Memos to the Governor: Take your letter and shove It!!!
The House just voted 108 to 51 to back DeLeo's sales tax amendment - the assuring a veto proof majority against the Governor. As I stated before - this surprise letter from the Governor was a huge political blunder. It worked to DeLeo's … [Read more...]
Sal DiMasi supports increasing the Gas Tax!
Well he at least put it on the table. The Governor earlier today said it was not the time to talk gas tax and the Senate President has not commented yet. In light of the forthcoming transportation reform that inlcudes the the dismantling of … [Read more...]
Sal DiMasi, The Boston Globe & the issues that matter to me
On Sunday, I read the Boston Globe's story on Sal DiMasi and his lobbyist "friends" by perpetual DiMasi antagonist Andrea Estes - to me the story contained nothing new - imagine lobbyists in the State House making money off clients and … [Read more...]
Senator John Kerry – any thoughts?
I always here grumbles about John Kerry. He is never here, he doesn't care, he is no Kennedy, he is aloof, etc. I have voted for Kerry since he ran, I sent dear friend cards in 1996 when Weld chalenged him, I supported him in 2004 for … [Read more...]
Rolling Bus Rally for Hillary on Saturday
I got an e-mail from a friend who is supporting Hillary and I wanted to spread the word for those Hillary supporters who are interested in these events on Saturday: 9AM Boston Rally at Copley Square with Senate President Murray, Speaker … [Read more...]
House passes GIC bill and gives Deval a win.
Today the House overwhelmingly approved the so called GIC bill, a part of the Gov?s Municipal Partnership by a near unanimous vote.The bill originally filed by Watertown Rep. Rachel Kaprielian, would allow municipalities to enroll workers … [Read more...]
First Budget Hearing – staking claim through cautious cooperation
Did anyone go the first Budget Hearing today? From what I could read from news reports it seemed to go pretty good. Secretary Kirwin was the first to testify (for three hours!!) followed by the Constitutional Officers.The two chairs seemed … [Read more...]
(GASP!) Rubber Stamp Meets With Legislative Leaders Again- This Time Its Republicans
Oh goodness!! Deval Patrick met with (gasp) the Republican House & Senate Leadership!! What's next? Is he going to speak to other duly elected officials across the state?Where is the outrage from the right leaning blogs, the media and … [Read more...]
Health Care: Dumping Reform & Your Friends
Well it looks like Travaglini has given up on any chance of reforming the Massachusetts health care system. Today's Globe confirms that Trav has decided to throw in the towel as he plans to "scale down significantly the comprehensive … [Read more...]