2. Our roads and bridges are crunmbling around us.3. Our higher education system is so poorly funded, we are 47th in the nation and one of only two states with no public law school [I say this as a Michigan native where … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Gov. Patrick’s call-in on ‘BUR
I missed it. You can listen here. Any thoughts? … [Read more...]
Who is Dan O’Connell and why does he make so much sense?
Dan O'Connell, Governor Patrick's Secretary of Housing and Economic Affairs, is featured in an interview in the Sunday Globe business section. In the interview, O'Connell speaks with a common sense about housing policy that has been … [Read more...]
Bob Oakes interview with Gov-elect Patrick
... is now up. It's long: 17+ minutes. Give it a listen.Here are my notes, heavily paraphrased. Sorry if it doesn't make much sense. Oakes questions in italics:Talks about the Working Groups' work around the state. "We owe them the respect … [Read more...]
“Gratuitously hostile”?
Soooo... after 16 years of Republican governors, it sounds like some legislators feel like they missed out on the gravy train:Patrick sent invitations this week to the lawmakers to gather in the State House, where he plans to serve a meal … [Read more...]
Patrick shows The Nice
Well, that was an interesting little eruption between Travaglini and Patrick, wasn't it? And practically over before it started. I was most struck by the sweetness of Patrick's tone in appearing with Trav on Friday (my emphasis):Yesterday, … [Read more...]
Travaglini and his constituency
So, in a sign of Big Time Internal Strife, Trav says Deval's agenda goes through him -- i.e. over his dead body [my emphasis]:According to the notes of one audience member, Travaglini said: "I told the governor-elect, if you're willing to … [Read more...]
No sir, I don’t like it
Just to get my digs in on the inauguration thing: No, I really do not like the fact that wealthy individuals and corporate sponsors are being asked to kick in $50,000 a piece for the big proposed inaugural bash. I suspect that many folks … [Read more...]
I like where this is going
Deval Patrick talked about changing the Big Dig Culture, and involving the grassroots as a means of governing. So it wasn't a big surprise when he got criticized for meeting with über-lobbyist Tom O'Neill during the campaign; or that Tim … [Read more...]
The fight to come: Addressed to the health care working group
The Health Care Working Group has asked for input, and I thought I'd make this a front-page post, instead of posting this in the comments of the below thread. I will try to be brief but comprehensive. (If you're looking for more information … [Read more...]
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