Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause/Massachusetts, said the stark budget realities had much to do with the lobbying activity.“Interestingly, during an economic downturn there is often more activity at the State House as … [Read more...]
Trial Court Law clerks to be bought [oops – paid for!] by private law firms! See poll!
Now that he has eliminated guardian ad litems for education, Chief Justice for Administration and Management Robert Mulligan [a/k/a "The CJAM] has come up with another bright idea - his plan, which looks like it will happen - let the big … [Read more...]
Ms. Murray, Mr. DeLeo – tear down this wall! WITH POLL!
Thank you Matt Visor at the Globe, for saying what I have been saying for months: They are the type of meetings that would be illegal for boards of selectmen and city councils across the state. But because the Legislature is exempt from the … [Read more...]
Ethics reform 101 – all Freedom of Information and Open Meetings laws must apply to the Legislature
BIBLIOGRAPHY: #1 11/28/08 Boston Globe Article on Ethics http://www.boston.com/news/loc... #2 URL for Better Government Association http://www.bettergov.org/Defau... #3 Better Government Association Report on Integrity in State … [Read more...]