I've posted some information on the potential impact of passing part 3 of the Governor's MPA proposals. (There's also a link to an earlier post if you're not familiar with the MPA discussion.)This material has been floating around for a few … [Read more...]
My Favs: Jamie Eldridge and Deval Patrick
Like Lynne, I have a post urging people to give to my candidate in the MA-05 race, Jamie Eldridge.I'd also like to point out (haven't seen it done elsewhere on BMG) that Governor Deval Patrick will be introducing the candidates in the PBS … [Read more...]
How to solve the immigration problem
From the San Antonio Express-News:LAREDO: In response to the Department of Homeland Security's plans to construct hundreds of miles of fencing along the border with Mexico, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce started a campaign of their own: … [Read more...]
Rally at State House on Thursday for MPA
I'm planning to be at the State House on Thursday (June 21) at 1 PM (get there early!) to support the Governor's Municipal Partnership Act (MPA). The Governor will be speaking, as well as some elected officials and maybe others from around … [Read more...]
Corporate Tax Avoidance in Massachusetts
So far as I know, Wisconsin is the only state that discloses corporate tax return information. See this interesting analysis of taxes paid (or, not paid) by Wal-Mart in that state, and also nationally. In any case, Massachusetts does not … [Read more...]
Close the loopholes! Speak out! (See you at the Convention?)
As a member of the Executive Committee of PDM, I want to extend an invitation to BMGers to join us in soliciting expressions of support from Massachusetts businesses for the Governor's proposals. These Massachusetts-based businesses do not … [Read more...]
Loopholes in the news
I haven't seen much movement on this commission yet. I hope that if the Lege doesn't move quickly on appointing such a commission that the Governor will go ahead and appoint his own blue-ribbon panel to investigate the matter. I think a … [Read more...]
Huh? Patrick poll numbers good, but …
One place to start is with the ONE Massachusetts concept. If you're not familiar with this "network in formation" please check out this write-up and get involved. At a more specific level, please support the current "loopholes" campaign … [Read more...]
The Mittster Lacks Traction
Sorry to distract the crowd from the local headlines, but in case you missed it, our former Guv is reported by the WSJ to be trailing badly in the polls. According to a new WSJ/NBC poll, Romney has the support of only 8% of Republicans, … [Read more...]
Eliot Spitzer’s Inaugural Address: A Preview?
It was a forceful and moving address, and as I listened I couldn't help but think that if you changed his references from "New York" to "Massachusetts" it was a speech that we might have expected to hear on Thursday in Boston as Governor … [Read more...]
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