Franklin Park Zoo hires a PR firm to issue a press release claiming (falsely, it turns out) that state budget cuts will force the zoo to euthanize some animals, and the immediate reaction is a clamor for an override of the veto cutting the … [Read more...]
We Hear You
There has been a lot of discussion on BMG and elsewhere about some of the issues of the past few weeks and rightfully so. As a Commonwealth, everyone is feeling the impact of the national economic downturn, and we are all anxious … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick Launches Mass Recovery Plan
The Massachusetts Recovery Plan "Securing Our Common Economic Future" The world's economy is in crisis. Every individual, every family and every business in our Commonwealth is facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainty. … [Read more...]
Thank you to BMG
I wanted to extend a hearfelt thank you to David, Charley and Bob not only for giving Governor Patrick the chance to communicate with the BMG community yesterday, but also for taking the time to attend the DNC and provide a very different … [Read more...]
The Readiness Project
The transformative agenda the Governor has put forth proves that a shared commitment to children and a passion for education can secure Massachusetts' standing as an education leader for the future. (Read the Boston Globe editorial on … [Read more...]
A Higher Standard
The criticism that is most concerning is the notion that we reached out for input on this issue, but have not been involving the grassroots on more substantive, policy issues along the way. My initial reaction after reading these … [Read more...]
An Interesting Take on Governor Patrick
There was an interesting AP story today by Glen Johnson. He makes the case that the Governor's slow and steady approach, with a focus on long-term solutions and change, is producing results and laying the groundwork for long-term … [Read more...]
A Campaign Promise Kept
Remarks made by Charles Crowley, Mayor of Taunton on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Norton Middle School at the announcement of the Growth District Initiatives and the grant awards for local businesses. "Governor Patrick welcome once again to … [Read more...]
Update on Governor’s Agenda
Last week I shared an overview of Governor Patrick's agenda for the next few months. I want to post a progress report for review (and comment) by the BMG community. The past week was a productive one for the Governor. He asked … [Read more...]
Putting Change Into Action
Highlights in 2007 include the historic vote on same-sex marriage, lower rates and increased choices in auto insurance, implementation of health care reform, development of a statewide anti-crime council, passage of the film tax credit, the … [Read more...]