In 1975, the legislature enacted a couple of statutes, one having to do with medical care for minors, and the other with certain property rights. The legislature did not attach an emergency preamble to either statute, so under the … [Read more...]
Republicans file suit over Senate appointment; reveal misunderstanding about what a “referendum” is
Here's one of the complaint's central allegations: The law, as signed, cannot be subject to a referendum petition or request for suspension. It can't? That's odd -- I thought that pretty much all laws enacted by the legislature could … [Read more...]
Kirk confirms he will not run in the special election
Interim Senator-to-be Paul Kirk just announced at the presser that he's not running to keep the Senate seat that he will likely be sworn into tomorrow. So at least there's that. UPDATE: He also said he is resigning from the Hartford … [Read more...]
It’s Kirk. *sigh*
Patrick spokesman Steve Crawford confirms that the Gov will announce Paul Kirk as the interim Senator. An administration source briefed on the choice also confirms. Here's Crawford's email. Later this morning Governor Patrick … [Read more...]
Where are the Massachusetts sources on the Senate pick?
The really odd thing about all the breathless coverage of the interim Senate pick is who's talking, and who isn't. The NY Times is quoting "Senior Democrats in Washington," who say that they're "certain" it's Kirk. The Globe … [Read more...]
Why a Paul Kirk appointment to the Senate would not be such a great idea
Joan Vennochi says exactly what I was just thinking: If it's Kirk, Patrick is picking a Kennedy foot soldier and political insider who is well-known inside Washington's power circles -- but is virtually unknown to Massachusetts voters. If … [Read more...]
“I will direct all state employees not to use Hyatt” [UPDATED with Hyatt’s response]
Mark Hoplamazian President and CEO Hyatt Hotels Corporation 71 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Dear Mr. Hoplamazian: Thank you for speaking with me again yesterday and for your letter of yesterday afternoon. I appreciate the … [Read more...]
Boston election results thread [update: Menino and Flaherty win]
Here's the city elections page. As of now, it's looking like Sam Yoon is heading for an upset win over Michael Flaherty! (What's that? Oh - that's only 0.33% of the votes? Right - never mind.) UPDATE: With about 20% in, … [Read more...]
BOSTON ELECTION DAY open thread!
What do you see? … [Read more...]
Alan Khazei’s snazzy intro video for the US Senate race
I have to say that this intro video is pretty impressive for a candidacy that seems to have happened quite quickly. Unfortunately, the website is not faring as well - as of right now, I get a blank screen at that link. UPDATE: … [Read more...]
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