What on earth is going on around here? We've got an eminently sensible state program that takes DONATED cars and gives them to welfare recipients WHO CAN PROVE THAT THEY NEED THE CAR FOR A JOB, and then pays the insurance, excise tax, … [Read more...]
It’s not over yet at the Globe
The deal struck between the Globe's largest union and NYT management will be presented to union membership for a vote without a recommendation either way. And from anecdotal reports, it seems that the membership is far from unanimous … [Read more...]
Another reason why MA Republicans are going nowhere fast
So apparently there's a state program (under the Department of Transitional Assistance) that takes donated cars, pays for the insurance and other expenses (e.g., inspection, excise tax, etc.), and gives them to folks trying to get off … [Read more...]
Turnpike chief LeBovidge is out
Not exactly a shocker: Turnpike Authority head Alan LeBovidge has resigned, says the Globe. No news yet on a likely replacement. Who is your nominee? (UPDATE: JohnD has this amusing observation on a successor: "The nationwide … [Read more...]
Patrick administration to host 36 community forums (fora?) on budget choices and priorities
The Patrick administration has announced a series of 36 community meetings to discuss the budget situation, taxes, and all the rest of it. According to a press release, the Governor will personally host four of the meetings (Braintree … [Read more...]
Open thread
Waddaya say? … [Read more...]
Two hours to Globe shutdown, and still no deal. UPDATE: after midnight, still nothing.
As of this writing, the midnight deadline is two hours away. And, apparently, there is as of yet no deal between the Globe's unions and management. Boston Globe management has summoned the leaders of three of the newspaper's major … [Read more...]
The Gov’s message regarding the sales tax
Here's Governor Patrick explaining why he will veto a sales tax hike under the current circumstances. … [Read more...]
Roll call from yesterday’s sales tax vote in the House
UPDATED: Thanks to alert BMGer garrett3000 -- who moonlights over at RMG ;-) -- for posting the sales tax roll call. Here it is. A disappointing result, to say the least. If you've got intel on who DeLeo had to strong-arm at … [Read more...]
Tell your legislators that you stand with Governor Patrick on reforms and revenue
April 27, 2009 Massachusetts Senate Massachusetts House of Representatives State House Boston, MA 02113 Dear Member: This afternoon, as the House considers its budget proposal for FY10, members will be asked to consider an increase in the … [Read more...]
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