With the national economy still struggling to recover from the Great Recession, for the sixth year in a row Massachusetts starts the budget process facing a substantial gap between ongoing revenue and the cost of maintaining current … [Read more...]
The MBTA – A Symptom of a Broader Problem
The notion that the MBTA 'suddenly' has to cut services and increase fees by a 43% because of a $160 million budget gap next year reeks of irresponsibility. Not just on the part of the MBTA, but on all parties involved. People depend on … [Read more...]
Support Schools, Towns, Health Care and Services!
Cross-posted in ONE Massachusetts There is a strong and thoughtful grassroots movement gaining ground in the Commonwealth advocating for a balanced approach to the budget deficit. “Speakouts” are scheduled in numerous communities … [Read more...]
Support Schools, Town, Health Care and Services!
There is a strong and thoughtful grassroots movement gaining ground in the Commonwealth advocating for a balanced approach to the budget deficit. “Speakouts” are scheduled in numerous communities where people will join their neighbors and … [Read more...]
State Budget Chief Warns More Cuts
So now is the time of year for every activist to keep their eye on the Administration's budget making process to make sure the appropriate staff in the Secretary's office understands the importance of the line item that funds your … [Read more...]
Nothing but the facts and very little good news from the Mass Budget and Policy Center
The proposal would reduce unrestricted local aid by 28.5 percent. The Governor, however, proposes increases in the meals and hotels taxes that could produce $150 million in new revenue and reduce the local aid cuts to 16.7 percent. The … [Read more...]
What Kind of Government do we want and……….
How do we pay for it? Worcester Telegram and Gazette March 31 BOSTON- Young advocates from Worcester joined peers from around the state yesterday in urging support for budget proposals from Gov. Deval L. Patrick to more than double funding … [Read more...]
What the…?
During Deval Patrick's press conference yesterday, he said he'd learned there's a sizeable deficit looming in the state budget.Just Sunday, Healey said , "Our administration found a $3 billion budget gap, and through sensible fiscal … [Read more...]