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Mr. (interim) Kirk Goes to Washington

September 24, 2009 By davidguarino

(Cross-posted from my work blog, The PR Finish Line) As he boards the next shuttle to Washington, interim Senator Paul Kirk has several, distinct communications challenges. How he handles these challenges might well determine if - to steal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: communications, governor-deval-patrick, media, paul-kirk, public-affairs, senator-john-kerry, senator-ted-kennedy, u.s.-senate

Four Frozen Pols in the Race for Senate

September 4, 2009 By davidguarino

But Lynch really isn't really fooling anyone. Like the three other current or former Congressmen mulling a race are waiting for a smoke signal from the Kennedy compound. It's like Lynch, Congressmen Ed Markey, Mike Capuano and former … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: capuano, coakley, congress, lynch, markey, meehan, pelosi, senate

Governor’s Sales Tax Veto Threat: Real or Savvy Clock Management?

May 20, 2009 By davidguarino

And the sales tax? Well that gem is tucked into a little bill called the state budget. I try not to bet on these things, but common sense says the more than $26 billion state budget might be a little harder to negotiate in its entirety than … [Read more...]

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Target: Sacred Cows (Even the Successes?)

May 7, 2009 By davidguarino

Authored by bipartisan leaders (including, full disclosure, my former boss, Speaker DiMasi), the bill required all sides to give - with a mandate that people get insurance, that most businesses provide it and that the state and feds pay big … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: budget, cuts, deval-patrick, healthcare, reform, sal-dimasi, therese-murray, turnpike

Can Politicians Save Newspapers?

April 21, 2009 By davidguarino

(Cross-posted from the MS&L blog, The PR FinishLine - http://prfinishline.blogspot.c... The headlines are cascading in about the impending demise of newspapers. The headlines have been particularly breathless in the very papers on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: boston-globe, john-kerry, media, newspaper

For casinos, it looks like it’s game on

April 15, 2009 By davidguarino

{Cross posted from the MS&L Boston blog, The PR Finishline -) Senate President Therese Murray this morning dipped her toe (and most of her fashionable but sensible heel) into the dicey waters of casino gambling. After a speech to the … [Read more...]

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Governor Signs Green Jobs/Global Warming Solutions

August 13, 2008 By davidguarino

"This legislation builds on the energy, oceans, and biofuels bills passed this session - all positioning Massachusetts as the clear national leader in creating a clean energy economy," said Governor Patrick. "Massachusetts will lead the way … [Read more...]

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Global Warming Solutions on the Governor’s desk

July 31, 2008 By davidguarino

At the risk of getting myself in another Globe column for keeping you guys in the loop, here I am again... The House and Senate have both enacted the House's rewrite of the Global Warming Solutions Act - it's on the Governor's desk. Looking … [Read more...]

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House to Debate Global Warming Solutions Act

July 30, 2008 By davidguarino

BOSTON - The House of Representatives will consider legislation this week that will cap harmful greenhouse gas emissions and put in place a long-term plan to curb emissions in the Commonwealth.   Under the bill redrafted by House … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: dimasi, global-warming, house

House Budget Unveiled

April 16, 2008 By davidguarino

Today, we released a balanced budget that makes wise but limited investments across state government. Among other things, the $27.9 billion House budget: • Provides a significant increase in local aid funding, including a $223 million … [Read more...]

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