I think this is fabulous news. Gov. Deval Patrick says he's "open" to doing battle in the lion's den of conservative talk radio.... [Said Patrick:] "I'm proud to be a Democrat. But I didn't run to be governor of the Democrats. I'm not … [Read more...]
Deval strongly backs controlling health insurance and costs; wonders why Charlie and Tim don’t
Recognizing that controlling health care costs is a shared responsibility, the bill provides oversight of health insurance company and provider rates by the Division of Insurance and the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, … [Read more...]
Patrick says “no” to racinos
An interesting development. Patrick told the Herald he would reject a compromise that would allow slots at racetracks up until the first resort-style casino is built in the Bay State. "I don't think we will ever get the destination resort … [Read more...]
Rating agencies still *heart* the Gov’s fiscal management; Patrick’s winning streak continues
In the following quote, I have helpfully inserted the party to which the state's current Governor belongs. A number of states have seen their credit rating downgraded over the last two years, as the global recession impacts state revenue … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick wins unprecedented concessions from public employee unions
PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES UNION AGREEMENTS TO SAVE TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, PROTECT KEY SERVICES National Association of Government Employees Units, 1, 3 and 6, and Massachusetts Organization of State Engineer and … [Read more...]
LG Responds to Baker’s Dishonesty, Addresses Call from Erica
“Did Charlie Baker take a pay cut? Did Charlie Baker take a furlough? Has he asked his management team to do more with less? And yet he’s castigating public employees who have in fact given to help us get through this … [Read more...]
Replacing Brown with a Progressive Dem… in the State House
On the show, we obviously hit on health care policy, but we also breached many subjects to make sure he's not just a one-issue candidate. He talked about state house transparency, suggesting open meeting laws would cure a lot of problems. … [Read more...]
The Herald’s non-story on vacation time
State law does actually require that, if you leave a job in the public or private sector, you must be compensated for vacation time accrued but not used. According to the Attorney General's Office (HT kirth): Employers who choose to … [Read more...]
Baker’s Bully
The state’s new anti-bullying legislation might need to be expanded to restrain Baker campaign manager Lenny Alcivar – who has launched an all-out twitter assault on Cahill daughters Makena (25) and Nicole (22) Here’s a … [Read more...]
Memo to Charlie Baker: don’t whine or sulk when reporters ask you questions.
You were the Secretary of Administration and Finance -- the state's top financial officer, and one of the two or three most powerful people in state government after the Gov and Lt. Gov! You were one of 50? Your approval meant … [Read more...]
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