...and by meter running, he means that with the law in place to allow three casinos and a single slots parlor in MA, the public wants action — revenue, short and long-term jobs, and other proof that large-scale commercial gambling … [Read more...]
The Next Battle for Progressives
Hi all, new to Blue Mass Group! I just wanted to use my first blog post to talk about a huge upcoming issue that has serious repercussions here in Boston. As we saw on November 8th, the face of Boston is changing in a very progressive way, … [Read more...]
Sen. Rosenberg to Sec. Bialecki: I’ll See Your Casino Stock and Raise You My Casino Vendor Stock
It turns out that Patrick administration Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Greg Bialecki is not the only big player in the push to bring casinos to MA whose financial portfolio includes interests that stand to benefit if the … [Read more...]
Video Illustration of How Culture of Corruption Is Maintained
The recent State Senate debate about the amendment proposing to establish a 5 year “cooling off period” before any legislator could go to work for the proposed casinos has been the biggest news-maker of the process thus far and the first … [Read more...]
No more prizes for predicting rain, (Casinos & Pension Reform) only prizes for building arks.
It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks During this week the Legislature will be debating some very controversial issues, namely legalized gambling and public pension reform. The former will bring in some revenue, albeit from casino … [Read more...]
Tomato, Tomaahto
TIM CAHILL At least he's honest. *Paid for by the Committee to Make Deval Patrick Look Conservative on Gambling … [Read more...]
Don’t let the Republican spinmasters hang Bush’s deficit around the necks of Patrick and Obama
When President Barack Obam walked into the oval office a 1.2 TRILLION deficit was waiting for him there, a gift and legacy from President George W. Bush. The lie and challenge by a certain Texas Congressman that Obama's deficit is ten … [Read more...]
Treasurer Conundrum
The most striking thing about the treasurer's debate was that there was very little difference between the candidates on issues affecting the office of treasurer. In fact, near the end of the debate the candidates were asked each to … [Read more...]
Casinos dead for the year?
I'm hearing that Terry Murray doesn't have the votes for an override of the Gov's veto, so DeLeo's giving up. No special session.Right now ... this is kind of a win-for-losing thing for the gov. He doesn't have to … [Read more...]
Casino bill clinging to life
The Globe reports that the legislature may have to come back into session once Congress enacts the long-delayed FMAP extension/teachers bill that will infuse roughly $600 million into the state budget. (This, you may recall, is the … [Read more...]
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