In Bridgewater Mass. On July 31st in the Enterprise Bridgewater officials turn up noses at meals tax. Interim Town Administrator Jeff Ritter proposed putting the meals tax on the warrant for a special town meeting on Aug 18. He … [Read more...]
Mass Taxpayers on Health Reform – Stay the Course
The Legislature’s recent decision to cut the fiscal 2010 budget for Commonwealth Care as part of the state’s enormous fiscal crisis has led to renewed claims that health reform is unaffordable. In particular, the issue of … [Read more...]
Mass Lobbyist have a record year……….losing
Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause/Massachusetts, said the stark budget realities had much to do with the lobbying activity.“Interestingly, during an economic downturn there is often more activity at the State House as … [Read more...]
Wonderful tribute to women activists
Wonderful tribute to women activists in the fight for social economic and racial justice. We stand on their shoulders. … [Read more...]
Dorchester One Stop Portal for 09 Boston Elections
I am really enjoying the brand new "one-stop portal for all the news you need on the 2009 Boston elections" from the Dorchester Reporter, my adopted* hometown paper.And it's not just for Dot Rats! This came in this morning from the Lit … [Read more...]
In the fullness of time .. a growing appetite for progressive taxes
“What we have in Massachusetts is a number of wealthy people who would be willing to contribute more – not all of them, but certainly have the capacity to contribute more – to relieve some of the pressure on the working … [Read more...]
Hecate is back!! New PPI Website
Hecate is just one feature of the on the new Public Policy Insitute's website and we'd love to get your suggestions for how to make it more helpful to newcomers to the policy making arena and experienced advocates … [Read more...]
Override Central — ONE Mass Connect the Dots Sessions
If you are interested in hosting or attending one of our special Municipal Connect the Dots workshops, please contact one of the following ONE Massachusetts staff members: * Yawu Miller - Greater Boston … [Read more...]
Sacred Cows are Bleeding all over Beacon Hill
Wonderful and perceptive piece called Locked out on Beacon Hill from MetroWest political columnist Rick Holmes. Good sharp stuff about the lack of transparency in the process . Here's just a couple of paragraphs from the middle. Read … [Read more...]
Transparency and Conference Committees
To say that transparency and accountability are not considered by any of the key players is an understatement. They don’t even want to admit they are talking privately, as this excerpt from the State House News illustrates. … [Read more...]
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