Well, this certainly does not sound pretty. Sal DiMasi's had a tough couple of months. It's definitely been a bad week, with stories coming out of unseemly (if not outright illegal) lobbying, and killing legislation in order to … [Read more...]
GOP files ethics complaint against DiMasi, while hilariously missing the point of the story
Unsurprisingly -- and, I'd add, appropriately -- the state GOP has asked the Ethics Commission to look into allegations that a friend of Speaker Sal DiMasi, one Richard Vitale, engaged in lobbying without being a registered lobbyist, and … [Read more...]
The Globe’s big ticket item
Oh, my: The 2007 Red Sox season was just underway when a group of professional ticket brokers held an unusual meeting in a private room at the Baseball Tavern, the storied bar in the shadows of Fenway Park. The main item on their agenda: … [Read more...]
Still a closed door to the people’s House
Matt Viser's got a must-read story in today's Globe about how that $200 million tax giveaway (oh no, I don't dare call it a loophole) got put into the close-the-loopholes bill in the House.Community activist Carl Nilsson … [Read more...]
Governor’s Budget/House Budget: On-line???
Is the House budget being released today available to view on-line? Is the Governor's budget previously submitted available to view on-line? … [Read more...]
Action Alert: Corporate Taxes to be Cut Tuesday
The following is cross-posted at my blog. The Coalition of Social Justice sent a very important email. Next Tuesday (April 8), the House is expected to vote on a proposal that would close corporate tax loopholes and cut the … [Read more...]
Fight over police details is on — more’s at stake
From this article ... Sen. Robert O'Leary, D-Barnstable: supportive of the proposal but wants more specifics.Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth: backed the change as part of Senate transportation reforms.Rep. Demetrius … [Read more...]
DiMasi: Towns should be able to mandate GIC
Somehow I missed this, and it seems rather under-reported, but this is a big deal: DiMasi is saying (again) that municipal leaders should have "the sole decision" in deciding whether muni employees enter the Group Insurance Commission, the … [Read more...]
The DiMasi Code
Cross Posted from the Gladys Kravitz Blog … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day, Casinos & the hive mind
St. Patrick's day breakfast and roast is this Sunday. The hearing on Casinos is on Tuesday. With all the tension in the air there I am expecting that some great zingers with eggs and bacon will be served. So BMG, what are some of your a) … [Read more...]
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