[Below is the Speaker's statement on the Governor's casino legislation. A hearing date has been set for Tuesday, March 18 by the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, starting at 10 a.m. in Gardner Auditorium at … [Read more...]
Casinos: 30K construction jobs? Try 6K.
Where has Gov. Patrick been getting his numb3rs?In Connecticut, the ongoing $1.5 billion expansion of two casinos created 2,600 new construction jobs. At that rate, casino developers in Massachusetts would have to spend $16.7 billion to … [Read more...]
Finally!!
The opening paragraphs say it all. House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi sketched out a set of budget priorities yesterday that would deeply cut the state corporate tax rate over the next three years. At the same time, he extended a peace … [Read more...]
The Obstacles: The Speaker, the Money, and the Public Service Death Spiral
We're looking at a big fat budget shortfall again for next year. Ah well, business as usual -- they'll make it work out somehow, right?We've already dipped into rainy-day fund, which leaves us even more vulnerable now that … [Read more...]
Rolling Bus Rally for Hillary on Saturday
I got an e-mail from a friend who is supporting Hillary and I wanted to spread the word for those Hillary supporters who are interested in these events on Saturday: 9AM Boston Rally at Copley Square with Senate President Murray, Speaker … [Read more...]
More DiMaze-ment: “What burden”, indeed?
Just a post-script to my earlier post: Today I heard DiMasi on the radio, talking about what a bad idea it would be for us to close corporate tax loopholes due to the impending economic troubles: "What burden do we put on business during a … [Read more...]
DiMasi wants experience
Well, here's an interesting, loaded quote:"I think Massachusetts will look at it to find out what they can see in Obama with respect to what they did with their vote for Governor Patrick," DiMasi said in response to a question. "To be … [Read more...]
THE BEACON HILL HOLIDAY SHUFFLE
In an ode to the season it seams that the Beacon Hill foursome have come together to spread some Holiday Cheer! And what a show!!! View the Beacon Hill Holiday Shuffle The boy from Worcester really has some moves....must be from his … [Read more...]
MA LAUDED FOR LEADERSHIP ON CLEAN ENERGY
"Governor Patrick is committed to making Massachusetts the global center for clean energy innovation - it is both an environmental imperative and a major economic opportunity," said Ian Bowles, Governor Patrick's Energy and Environmental … [Read more...]
House Brings Relief to Homeowners Facing Mortgage Foreclosure
In Massachusetts, the foreclosure rate is up 76 percent in the past year, with 1,000 foreclosures in Boston in the past six months. The wave of foreclosures is not expected to crest until 2008, when many variable-rate mortgages … [Read more...]
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