Worcester Mayor Tim Murray has officially announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor (no surprise there). The Globe article has brief interviews with each of the four declared candidates: Murray; … [Read more...]
Immigrant tuition bill , one more question
I have not read a solid analysis why this bill was tanked by the legislature. It truly went down in flames . I assumed that it would probably be a close call, but it turned out to be a disaster.Has the public really spoken?......or was it … [Read more...]
Murray Picking up Steam?
Seems Lt. Gov. Candidate and Worcester Mayor Tim Murray picked up an endorsement on his bus tour today. Congressman McGovern and Murray traveled from Springfield to Worcester to Boston to Fall River today and picked up a "surprise" … [Read more...]
Amnesty International Launches Petition Drive
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Jarrett Barrios and the Law
3. Mike Festa is not a "divorce attorney". He is a general practioner specializing in criminal law and probate matters, including divorce. Since his two years as a prosecutor under John Kerry, he has practiced law in every … [Read more...]
Mitterdämmerung tonight (State of the Commonwealth)
When it comes to his "accomplishments" as Governor, it is plain that he will point to the turnaround of the state budget. Yes, he raised fees; yes, everyone's property taxes are going up; yes, we had to cut teachers and librarians and cops … [Read more...]
Mis-step by Patrick
Gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick made a mis-step in Monday's candidate forum by rejecting for the present the 2000 vote to roll back the state income tax to five percent. He has allowed Reilly to seize this issue. Bad idea. First, … [Read more...]
Left in Lowell Debates Immigrant Education
A vigorous debate at Left in Lowell worth reading for those interested in the recently-defeated H 1230 bid to extend in-state tuition rates at public colleges to undocumented immigrants. The measure was defeated 96 to 57 prompting laments … [Read more...]