Governor Patrick's State of the Commonwealth Address State of the Commonwealth Address House Chamber State House, Boston , MA Thursday, January 15, 2009 As Prepared for Delivery Madame President, Mr. Speaker, and Members of the House and … [Read more...]
Have We Become Immune to Sal DiMasi?
It is amazing, but maybe not, what Massachusetts voters will tolerate from elected officials!/! Bribes? Loans? Sweetheart deals? Meals? Travel? Lodging? Losing golf bets? The Boston Globe runs us through … [Read more...]
Burning, Fiddling
In a few days the third year of the Patrick administration will begin. On January 4, 2007, brand-new Governor Patrick announced: What has distinguished us at every signature moment of our history is a willingness to look a challenge right … [Read more...]
Turnpike Board Hears from Commuters at Hearing
The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority heard from North Shore commuters what they thought of the toll increase. Needless to say, they didn't like the idea. To a person the hearing in Lynn on Monday evening, December 15, provided … [Read more...]
MTA Public Hearing & Anti-Toll Rally in Lynn on Monday Evening!
There will be a public hearing held at Lynn City Hall on Monday, December 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be an anti-toll increase rally in front of Lynn City Hall starting at 6 .p.m. The proposed increase represents bad … [Read more...]
Where Does the Buck Stop?
Yesterday afternoon, House Speaker Sal DiMasi said local aid might as much as 10 percent this coming year. Gov. Deval Patrick and Senate President Therese Murray wouldn't commit to that figure, but agree that drastic measures may be … [Read more...]
Patrick Speaks To Future at North Shore Chamber of Commerce
Governor Deval Patrick spoke on December 4 to the North Shore Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner in Danvers. The Governor's assessment of the fiscal crisis and state spending was sobering. He indicated there may be continued hard … [Read more...]
Please help prevent more Haleigh Poutres! Open Letter to Gov Patrick
November 19, 2008 His Excellency, Governor Deval Patrick Room 360, The State House Boston, Massachusetts 01852 RE: Termination of Compensation For Guardian Ad Litem for Education … [Read more...]
Dear Governor Patrick
I see by your op-ed in the Globe that you are going to whack the Mass. Turnpike Authority. Pardon me if I stifle a yawn. Doing in the Mass Pike board has been a goal of every Republican governor since William Weld in 1993. Is this the … [Read more...]
Jump Out the Window?
In the 1990-91 recession, my late father-in-law, looking at the dismal slump in his 401(k), decided to take the classic Wall Street 1929 response and jump out of the window. "Then," he said, "I realized that I live in a one-story ranch … [Read more...]
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