The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) this week released a detailed report on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's impact on Massachusetts. We thought Blue Mass Group readers might find it useful. … [Read more...]
Failing the Test?
Governor Patrick may have properly claimed his contribution to Education funding under the ARRA program, but may be missing the boat on Economic Development. Although Education is key to long term economic growth, the shorter term … [Read more...]
Update on Federal Stimulus and Low Wage earners.
I got this email from Lew Finfer first thing this morning and talked to him as he was on his way down to New Bedford for a community meeting. He asked me to post this for him here. Dear Colleagues and Allies, We do community … [Read more...]
Updates! Keeping Your Eye on the Grape! Federal $$$ are coming to town
UPDATE NECN reported yesterday the Governor's plan to appoint a "money czar" for the fed stimulus dollars. In today's Boston Globe the Governor announces the appointment of Jeffrey A. Simon to oversee the distribution of … [Read more...]