Early in the gubernatorial campaign you captured the essence of the argument for tax fairness. By reminding people that the discussion about"your money" is really a conversation about "your broken schools, your broken neighborhoods," … [Read more...]
Finally a fix for Human Services. Please contact your representatives!
I have worked in Human Services for over 20 years. I have been at one agency for 16 years. I am in charge of 13 homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Some of those homes have not had an increase in funding since 1987. These … [Read more...]
The kind of Government we want and how we pay for it
Dear Not Afraid, You are very welcome. Nice to know it's working. Now all we have to do is get more people on this little straight talk express. … [Read more...]
Win:Win
Several months ago as I looked into the future tempest when the Governor announced his support for casinos I thought, "geez, a win:win for the state would be passing the Municipal Partnership Act and a No on casinos". The Governor would … [Read more...]
Massachusetts
We have some serious work ahead in the next few months for the state legislature and the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to grapple with and it's called budgets. The real work of government is centered around this grueling phenomenon. … [Read more...]
Spending: Well, we *do* have a choice …
I want to bring up an important point made by our Differently-Winged denizen gary in another thread, in which he brings up a number of places that he might look to cut spending in the MA budget: First, I'd cut costs in … [Read more...]
Education Funding
fiscal budget. How are communities trying to cope with another lean financial year. Isn't it time for the Legislature to have the courage to overhaul Prop 2 1/2? The mandates keep coming, but we need to do more to prepare our students to … [Read more...]
Frankly, a disappointing year
And almost immediately after taking office, the fresh new Governor disappeared behind the curtain, presumably in order to familiarize himself with the real levers of power: the budget. Leaving the noisy public square created a vacuum, soon … [Read more...]
Budget shortfall: Don’t worry, the lege is all over this!
Oh, great:The House’s top budget writer is warning that the state could be forced to make significant cuts in key services next year to offset a budget deficit that appears to be growing worse every day.“I’m hoping the … [Read more...]
No Fun Funding Massachusetts
I have every reason to believe that Deval grew up the way I and many of us did. Pay your bills. Admit your errors. Take personal responsibility. Don't leave your mess for someone else to clean up when you're gone.Only now do many of us seem … [Read more...]
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