Anyone know of a one-stop shopping spot to compare and contrast the candidates on the issues, or is it still too early? … [Read more...]
Libertarians Rejoice: “The Boston Tax Party” in today’s WSJ
There is a link to the article at the bottom: Boston Tax Party August 5, 2008 Massachusetts is about the last place one would expect a tax revolt, but that's what's brewing in Beantown. The state board of elections recently certified that … [Read more...]
Putting Failing Teachers in Classrooms
So, let me get this straight: the Massachusetts Senate just passed legislation allowing teachers who have failed the MTEL test to become certified as educators...right? If you have taken the test three times and gotten close, you can apply … [Read more...]
H4141: Patrick Vetoes $300,000 for Homeless Shelters
Does anyone know why Governor Patrick objected to the portions of H4141 that provided funding to two homeless shelters in Taunton and Fitchburg? According to this week's Beacon Hill Roll Call (in the Reading Advocate), "the governor said … [Read more...]