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A Preview of the FY 2015 Budget

January 15, 2014 By massbudget Leave a Comment

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...]

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The MBTA – A Symptom of a Broader Problem

March 14, 2012 By PaulHeroux Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: budget, budget-deficit, mbta, t-fares-mbta-hike-public-transportation

Support Schools, Towns, Health Care and Services!

March 5, 2011 By sondrap 8 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: budget-deficit, community-meetings, funding-communities, revenue-enhancements, tax-legislation

Support Schools, Town, Health Care and Services!

March 5, 2011 By sondrap Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: budget-deficit, community-meetings, funding-communities, revenue-enhancements, tax-legislation

State Budget Chief Warns More Cuts

September 9, 2009 By judy-meredith 15 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: budget-cuts, budget-deficit, chavez, kirwin, tax-loopholes

Nothing but the facts and very little good news from the Mass Budget and Policy Center

February 7, 2009 By judy-meredith 16 Comments

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...]

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What Kind of Government do we want and……….

April 1, 2008 By judy-meredith Leave a Comment

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...]

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What the…?

November 9, 2006 By kira 2 Comments

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...]

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#mapoli

michedav Michelle (Grabon) Davidson (she/her) @michedav ·
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More proof that my state representative hates women and LGBTQ+ individuals -- and apparently healthcare providers, too. He needs to go.

Everyone in the district must vote for Emmanuel Dockter for State Representative in November.

@votedockter #mapoli #reproductiverights

Hanover Dems (MA) @HanoverDTC

Look who voted no on H.4930, a new #ReproductiveRights bill. Shame on DeCoste for voting no on this vital piece of legislation.

We shouldn’t be surprised, though, as he has a history of voting against the fundamental rights of women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

#mapoli

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rachelmiselman Rachel Miselman @rachelmiselman ·
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At every level of government, we must have intelligent, thoughtful representation. We have a better chance of achieving this if we have two, truly viable parties, which would allow for the actual challenge & contrast of ideas. #mapoli

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hanoverdtc Hanover Dems (MA) @hanoverdtc ·
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Look who voted no on H.4930, a new #ReproductiveRights bill. Shame on DeCoste for voting no on this vital piece of legislation.

We shouldn’t be surprised, though, as he has a history of voting against the fundamental rights of women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

#mapoli

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rachelmiselman Rachel Miselman @rachelmiselman ·
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According to the @PioneerBoston, #Massachusetts lost over 20,000 residents in 2020. Maybe a positive spin can be put on this, but the reality still must be acknowledged. The cost of living & the lack of political choice are driving people from the state. We need change. #mapoli

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disableddem Disabled Dem @disableddem ·
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If you’re going to use “nothing about us without us”, could you put image descriptions in the alt text of the photos in the tweet where you used a phrase popularized by #Disability rights activists?
#CripTheVote #mapoli

More Than Words @mtwyouth

Critical conversation w/ @AndreaForAG at our Waltham site about issues impacting the lives of young people... hate crimes against LGBTQ+ community, price gouging, cost of living, gun violence, the DCF to prison & homeless pipeline and more. Nothing about us without us.

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rachelmiselman Rachel Miselman @rachelmiselman ·
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Shana, we disagree about the performance of one elected official. That is it. There might be some others (elected officials), but here, it is just the one. 🤗 I expect every elected official to possess a broad, strong command of the issues relative to his office. Periodt. #mapoli

Boston First Responders United (BFRU) @BostonFRU

@RachelMiselman @CllrKendraLara Sounds like you should confront them. We know nothing of it. Are you going to continue going on and on as if we BFRU can do something about this problem that other people seem to be presenting? Or go handle it at the source like we do when we recognize a problem?

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