“A healthy environment is the result of decisions we make together through our government through different policies, initiatives and decisions that keep our water clean and protect our green spaces.” “Young children … [Read more...]
State Senate releases its draft budget, with link
Here is the link: http://www.mass.gov/legis/10bu... I am considering this a "draft budget" with heavy action in the amendments. Mandatory services, that are required by our constitution, are not fully funded. Core services to … [Read more...]
Updated! Civic engagement opportunity! Learn what to do when state revenues decline.
We recognize that we all need to act responsibly in the face of the current fiscal crisis. But we also need to understand the fiscal impact and the process and standards the Governor and the Legislature are using to implement the 9C cuts. … [Read more...]
Dear John:
Dear John: Thanks for your offer to suspend the debate on Friday to focus on the legislative work on the investment bank bailout. While the looming fiscal crisis certainly deserves our attention as senators, I think we both have 90 minutes … [Read more...]
Why not Chapter 11?
Since we do not have time for a Chapter 11 and we do not want to bail out all the creditors, the lesser evil is to do what judges do in contentious and overextended bankruptcy processes: to cram down a restructuring plan on creditors, where … [Read more...]