Fellow BMGers, I'm posting here because I wanted you to know that I’m running for state representative, representing my hometown of Brookline. My good friend Representative Frank Smizik recently announced that he will not be seeking … [Read more...]
Increase the Gas Tax in Public Transit Regions to Help Fund Transit
The legislature could increase the gas tax by a few cents in public transit territory cities and towns, and uses it to pay for public transit capital expenses. More below the fold. … [Read more...]
Choose your own MBTA budget adventure
Much has been written on BMG about the MBTA funding woes lately. We've suggested a number of possible fixes, some far more complex than one would expect in an MBTA Choose your own Adventure. But, that's what we've got. Check it out, and let … [Read more...]
When POTUS and FL travel, who pays what?
Yeah, I know I shouldn't bother with the comments in the Boston Globe, but given that we've recently had POTUS and FL visit Massachusetts to do some combination of official business and fund raising, it's topical. I won't bore you with … [Read more...]
Anyone here use CREDO? [With poll!]
I'm not posting this to be an in-blog ad, and I have no financial connection with Credo. I don't even know much about them. Their website states that they grew out of an organization called Working Assets, and that CREDO gives … [Read more...]
Yip, we still need to elect Democrats today
Onward to why Democrats in general on a national basis -- Mr. Jacoby. Yeah, you may want to lick a napkin to get that taste out. In any case, Jeff Jacoby believes that Americans really don't like the the elimination of lifetime … [Read more...]
First Gubernatorial Issues Debate WITH POLL
The C. Walsh Theater, Suffolk University 55 Temple Street, Boston Right behind the State House Register Cape Wind has taken on national prominence as a symbol of our nation's efforts to embrace renewable energy, reduce reliance on fossil … [Read more...]
2012 Dem Convention finalist cities announced WITH POLL
The DNC has announced the four finalists for hosting the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The finalists are: St. Louis, Missouri; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Cleveland, Ohio. I've been to all four, … [Read more...]
Cape Wind political work not done yet (with poll)
Folks around here are plugged in enough to know about the Cape Wind project. What you may be in the dark about is the three public hearings coming up quickly. Renew your interest. Take charge of our future. Speak … [Read more...]
How would you improve delegate voting?
For folks who've been to MA Dem Conventions, you know that the voting process doesn't seem to work particularly well. Given that there is currently some amount of transparency (the teller confirming each vote by voice) and some amount of … [Read more...]
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