Workforce development updated its page July 23 and seems to indicate that if you were receiving unemployment, but were cut off after 26 weeks and before 99 weeks you should "expect a letter". Note that there is a phone line, though, … [Read more...]
In tough times, mix equal parts optimism, hard work
The Sunday Herald's Peter Gelzinis quotes Gladys Vega of the Chelsea Collaborative: "I tell people that they are not alone in this city,” Gladys said, “Chelsea is ready to help. People are willing to come together and work … [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...]
Transparency for the $700B… Not!
Ed Brayton alerts us to the treasury's idea of transparency: On October 13th, the Interim Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability at the Treasury Department, gave a talk to the Institute of International Bankers. Among the many things … [Read more...]