[Cross-posted from RealClout.org, where I sometimes channel Hecate to answer common questions from bewildered community activists...] Dear Hecate, I’m a “citizen” lobbyist, part of a statewide organization, and we have been lobbying for … [Read more...]
We’re Still Working: A Summer Campaign to Build Support for Our Communities!
[Cross-posted from ONE Massachusetts by Harmony Blakeway] Are you interested in getting involved in efforts to re-evaluate and rebuild our state's tax policies and budget priorities? Across the state, local community activists are … [Read more...]
Mental health parity does not exist
Want to bring the BMG community’s attention to an impressive speech made during budget debate Thursday night by freshman Sen. John F. Keenan, who called insurance companies out on the carpet for failing to meet obligations under the … [Read more...]
“Expired-Food Guy” Connolly Fights for Another Go
Boston At-Large City Councilor John Connolly was kind of surprised that his old-frozen-foods-in-schools investigation made such a splash. Regardless, he chairs the body's education committee and shows an astonishing passion for public … [Read more...]
Me on Morning Joe: Out of Afghanistan
Here's the deal: Our involvement in Afghanistan is bankrupting us while doing little for national security. And while some would rather ignore the inconvenient facts, this war is being paid for with our national credit card, with no plan to … [Read more...]
Suzanne Bump has it right!
Suzanne Bump, the new Auditor has it right in deciding to audit the so-called "tax expenditure budget" The auditor's office carried out an initial review of 91 of the 203 programs in the tax expenditures budget that have significant … [Read more...]
Providers’ Council Members Host Suffolk County Human Services Legislative Forum
Attendees heard testimonials from a number of special guests who illustrated the importance and needs of our safety net sector, including: Sanford who is able to work and know that his parent his healthy thanks to the services at Bay … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Earns a “B+” in Annual Report on Transparency of Govt Spending- But Still Lagging
Massachusetts is ranked 6th among the leading states with the most open spending; joining Kentucky, Texas, Indiana, Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon. This year the Executive Office of Administration and … [Read more...]
Taxation in Massachusetts
Hi All: While sifting through the channels on TV while watching my twin sons a few weeks ago, I came across something very interesting. There was a program length commercial on for Montel's pressure cooker. It wouldn't have … [Read more...]
Please, Raise my taxes
Absolutely, YES, I do. Over the last few weeks, I have heard that there are over 900 homeless families in our Commonwealth. A teacher told me she knew a boy who kept his clothes in a middle school locker because his family lived in their … [Read more...]
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