I was on "Broadside with Jim Braude" tonight to talk about the budget, taxes, and the goings-on in the legislature. See what you think. … [Read more...]
Hilarious debate going on right now regarding Suffolk County holidays
If you want a good laugh, you should check out the Senate webcast right now. They are debating a proposal to get rid of the famous "hack holidays" -- Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day. These holidays, of course, require the … [Read more...]
Senate appoints ethics conference committee: Berry, Joyce, and Tarr
The Senate has just appointed its conferees to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the ethics bill. The three Senators named are Democratic Senators Berry and Joyce, and Republican Senator Tarr. I did not … [Read more...]
Up next in the Senate: a government-wide wage and hiring freeze
Having rejected both gambling amendments, the Senate is now debating Senator Tisei's proposal for a wage and hiring freeze across state government. This is a continuation of a debate that started a couple of days ago. This … [Read more...]
Top of the Senate’s agenda today: gambling
Per the SenPrez's office, the two amendments first up for debate this morning are: #43, Bruce Tarr's proposal to allow slot machines at the racetracks. As far as I can tell, this is strictly a "racino" proposal, except that it would … [Read more...]
I guess it depends what you mean by “fair”
I wish someone would explain this: Senate President Therese Murray described the sales tax increase as the least punitive of tax options needed to restore services for the most vulnerable. "I think this is probably the more fair way to go … [Read more...]
Senate update: Senate passes local option for meals tax
The Herald is reporting that the Senate has passed a provision allowing municipalities to enact a local-option meals tax of up to 2% on top of the statewide 5% tax. I haven't seen this elsewhere, including from the Senate President's … [Read more...]
Senator Scott Brown withdraws his amendment to eliminate the donated cars program
Not sure what's up with this, but according to the Senate budget website, Senator Scott Brown has withdrawn his proposed amendment (which was number 452) to eliminate the donated car program that we've been yakking about. Senator … [Read more...]
Michlewitz wins 3rd Suffolk, I think
City of Boston website: Registered Voters 28543 - Cards Cast 4340 15.21% Num. Report Precinct 12 - Num. Reporting 12 100.00% REP.GEN.CT.3RD SUFFOLK DEM Number of Precincts 12 Precincts Reporting 12 Vote For 1 Total Votes … [Read more...]
Senate passes sales tax hike to 6.25% [updated with roll call]
From the Senate President's office: The Senate approved a 6.25 percent sales tax on a veto-proof vote of 29-10. So there ya go. No roll call yet -- will update when I have it. UPDATE: Here are the NO votes on the sales … [Read more...]
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