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Trav proposes a well-targeted tax cut, and a questionable family leave program

April 26, 2006 By David

Senate President Robert Travaglini (D-E. Boston) has released a package of proposals designed to help working families make ends meet.  The centerpiece (at least IMHO) is a targeted tax cut designed to help low- and moderate-income … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: family-leave, legislation, massachusetts, taxes, travaglini

Markey on net neutrality; Murray on commuter rail wi-fi

April 25, 2006 By David

Rep. Ed Markey's prepared statement on net neutrality: Good Afternoon.  Tomorrow the Committee will take a historic vote.  At stake, is the fate of the Internet as we know it.Tomorrow, I will be offering a "Network Neutrality" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: internet, lg, massachusetts, national, net-neutrality, vote-9.19.2006, wi-fi

Bush talks sense on immigration

April 24, 2006 By David

As I've suggested before with reference to our current President, even a stopped clock is right twice a day.  And it seems to me that President Bush is, basically, right on the question of how to deal with the issue of illegal / … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bush, kennedy, national

What is wrong with LeftyBlogs?

April 24, 2006 By David

With regret, we have (I hope) temporarily taken down the LeftyBlogs ticker that is supposed to show recent posts from all of the blogs that are signed up with them.  For some reason unknown to us, nothing at Blue Mass. Group has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: blogosphere, bmg, random

Weekly traffic report

April 24, 2006 By David

Perhaps not surprisingly in light of the profile in Sunday's Globe, yesterday brought us about twice the usual number of weekend visitors, and on Sunday alone almost 30 new registered users signed up.  We're of course very grateful to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bmg, random, traffic

Howie Carr on the Republican convention

April 23, 2006 By David

Did you know that the state Republican convention is next weekend?  I confess I didn't.  Not that there's a whole lot of suspense as to who the nominees for Governor and Lt. Governor are going to be.  And, as far as I know, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: gop, governor, healey, massachusetts, vote-9.19.2006

You want to be tough on crime? Here’s a no-brainer.

April 22, 2006 By David

Today's Globe reports that the District Attorneys of Massachusetts want a raise.  They should get it - period.  According to the article, entry level prosecutors make about $35,000 a year, and five years later they can be expected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: crime, governor, massachusetts, vote-9.19.2006

Angling on Beacon Hill may reflect doubts about Reilly’s candidacy

April 21, 2006 By David

State House News has several anonymous Senate sources confirming that Senator Therese Murray (D-Plymouth), the current Chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee, has been making phone calls to line up support for a bid to succeed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: governor, massachusetts, reilly, vote-9.19.2006

New Gabrieli ad: better than the first, but with one HUGE problem

April 20, 2006 By David

I wasn't too psyched about the first TV ad released by Chris Gabrieli's campaign - to me, it seemed uninspired and uninspiring.The second one, which I can't figure out how to access from his front page but which you can watch here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: gabrieli, massachusetts, vote-9.19.2006

Schedule for debate rebroadcasts is set

April 20, 2006 By David

Continuing its unflagging efforts to ensure that the first debate featuring the three Democratic candidates for Governor will be seen by as few viewers as possible, Channel 4 has announced the schedule of broadcasts and rebroadcasts for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: massachusetts, media, vote-9.19.2006

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