Here's to consolidate some things that have been scattered in other threads ...First of all, take five minutes and look at the Governor's video presentation. (Thanks to GoldsteinGoneWild.) As noted, it's rather like a high-school … [Read more...]
Budget OPEN THREAD
It's up. Go to it, y'all.I'm going to make a bold assertion: BMG can contribute a lot to the budget debate, and we can do it in a different way than anyone else. Yes, there are organizations that are experts on the budget, and … [Read more...]
Some budget details — much more to come!
GOVERNOR DEVAL PATRICKBUDGET ADDRESSMEMORIAL HALL, MELROSE, MAFebruary 27, 2007AS PREPARED - CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYOn behalf of the Lieutenant Governor and the members of the Cabinet and staff who are here this evening, thanks to all of you … [Read more...]
Live from the budget address
UPDATE: I'll have more thoughts later, but also check out the AP's story.I'm in Memorial Hall in Melrose, waiting for the Governor's address on the budget. I agree with Adam Reilly: liveblogging basically sucks. But here's your chance to … [Read more...]
FY 2008 budget preview
Fasten your seatbelts: details of Governor Patrick's first budget have been leaked to the Globe, and there's no doubt more to come at the big unveiling on Tuesday night (which, by the way, will take place at a public meeting in Melrose and … [Read more...]
New help ordered for mentally ill children – in their communities & at homel
On February 22, 2007, Judge Ponsor issued a Memorandum and Order in the Rosie D. case which effectively revanps how mentally ill children are to be cared for and treated in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe reports:Thursday's ruling … [Read more...]
Local bloggers who are kicking butt
For your consideration:Massachusetts Liberal: We don't always agree, but read his (?) stuff every day. Every day.The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (you know, the "liberal" one) has a report out that places Massachusetts business … [Read more...]
DSS returns $20,000,00.00 while failing to serve families!
The Boston Globe reports that Harry Spence, DSS Commissioner, RETURNED Twenty MILLION unused dollars. The combined salaries for every social worker at the agency come to only $11,000,000!!!See: http://www.boston.co...I have had … [Read more...]
Waiting for the budget
Hey, where's Deval been? Oh yeah, locked in the office with the green eyeshade on ... End of February, Gov. Patrick delivers his first budget. This should be interesting, since apparently we really are dealing with a $1 billion deficit; and … [Read more...]
Meals taxes vs. Casinos
Massachusetts Liberal sees casino gambling in our future, especially in light of the tight fiscal situation, declining lottery revenue and legislative resistance to the local option meals tax.Well, I don't like the idea of casino gambling … [Read more...]