From the Fourth of July to Labor Day, Porcupine hosts a political Sing Along every Sunday (if you haven't been checking in, so far you've missed DiMasi's Siren Song, Impeach Bush!, Come Fly With Mitt, and Atsalis for Rep Again! Since next … [Read more...]
Romney Wrong to Veto Greenway
Here's a few reasons why Romney is wrong.1. Vetoing public greenspace in downtown areas may not play well nationally. Everyone loves parks. Nixing playgrounds doesn't seem very, oh how to put it, presidential.2. … [Read more...]
Tom, where’s the $500 mill?
One of Tom Reilly's favorite "moderate" riffs is that if the personal income tax were rolled back to 5.0%, the next governor would still have $500 million to play with. And of course, Healey, Mihos -- and to an even vaguer extent Gabrieli … [Read more...]
Romney announces vetoes and signs budget; returns Turnpike section for amendment
Governor Romney has announced his vetoes for the FY 2007 budget (pdf), and has signed the rest of it into law. He vetoed about $573 million in spending, and also vetoed the legislature's decision to transfer $550 million from the … [Read more...]
Legislature passes FY 2007 budget
The budget recommended by the Conference Committee provides significant increases in local aid, including funding for education. This budget also funds the first year of the health reform law, and makes modest progress in restoring funding … [Read more...]
PDS Event: Budget Basics
(This event is listed on the BMG calendar and is cross posted at Mass Revolution Now!)The Progressive Democrats of Somerville (PDS) are hosting a forum on the city of Somerville budget. Inspired by the way the city of Lawrence has … [Read more...]
MA Stands Out In Defense Bill Vote
I follow the voting records of our Congressional delegation, roll call by roll call, looking for the anomalies. Often, we have votes on mostly partisan lines, with all or most of the Massachusetts delegation voting with the … [Read more...]
State Budget “Town Meeting”, May 4
Got this from Sen. Jehlen's office; I'll put it on the calendar. I'll be out of town, but this event might interest some BMG folks -- it would be great if someone would cover it and write it up!---Senator Jehlen and Local Legislators Host … [Read more...]
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