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Help Push the Green Energy Message Forward

October 17, 2012 By liveandletlive

In order to push the green energy message forward, as well as a sound economic message, I am going to vote for Jill Stein for President. Since Massachusetts is strong for President Obama, this would be the state to show electoral support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: climate-change, Fossil Fuels, global-warming, green-economy, green-energy, solar, wind

On Hole Cards, Or, “Drill, Baby, Drill”? Why? Is Canada Out Of Sand?

May 25, 2011 By fake-consultant

In America, today, there are three kinds of drivers: those who look at the other gas pumps down at the ol’ gas station and think: “Oh my God, I can’t believe how much that guy’s spending on gas”, those who look at their own pump down at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: Automotive, cars, congress, economy, election-12, energy, environment, green-energy, international, national-debt, science, transportation, white-house, wind-energy

On Redistribution, Or, “Afghanistan Peace Dividend Stimulus Lotto? OK!”

May 12, 2011 By fake-consultant

They tell us we’re dropping about $10 billion a month in Afghanistan so we can catch that Bin Laden guy...but eventually, we’re gonna catch him, and as soon as we do you can imagine that folks will be wondering why we’re still over there – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: afghanistan, congress, economy, environment, green-energy, iraq, labor, medicaid, medicare, pakistan, social-security, somalia, war, War on Drugs, white-house, Yemen

Connecting for Change Is Coming To New Bedford This Weekend.

October 19, 2010 By desa-vanlaarhoven

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead This weekend, inspiring leaders of social causes will descend upon New Bedford Massachusetts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: annie-leonard, connecting-for-change, green-economy, green-energy, greg-mortenson, local-food, massachusetts, new-bedford, sustainability, van-jones

Show Up and Speak Up for Climate Change Legislation

August 10, 2010 By heather-taylormiesle-nrdc-action-fund

Congress is heading back home for the August recess this week. Apparently our Senators need to rest after they failed to take up both a clean energy and climate bill and an oil spill bill. Legislative inaction must be more tiring than I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: clean-air-act, clean-energy, climate-bill, congress, energy, green-energy, gulf-oil-spill, nrdc-action-fund, politics-news

Yeah Gov! (Patrick’s green record)

February 12, 2010 By Charley on the MTA

From CA's former environmental chief: As mudslides on the west coast and an epic blizzard on the East Coast competed for news coverage last week, nothing could dim the glow of an economic report that contained a remarkable conclusion: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: conservation, deval-patrick, energy, environment, governor, green-energy, ian-bowles, patrick

Comment of the Day: Gov. Patrick’s Green record

February 8, 2010 By Charley on the MTA

From stomv, in response to the jconway's contention: "I have had four years of great plans and rhetoric from patrick and four years of him not delivering. Just saying." On this, he's delivered in spades.We've joined … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: deval-patrick, energy, environment, green-energy, ma-gov, patrick

Say Yes to Cape Wind — Tell Salazar to Support Good, Green Jobs

February 4, 2010 By the-electrical-worker-ibew

In a letter calling on the Interior Secretary to support Cape Wind, Electrical Workers head Ed Hill writes: If allowed to proceed, Cape Wind will create 600 to 1,000 jobs, employment opportunities that are critical to IBEW members. When … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cape-wind, green-energy, ibew, interior-department, ken-salazar, unions, wind-power

Stop Delaying Cape Wind Say Unions, Enviornmentalists

October 21, 2009 By the-electrical-worker-ibew

Now the project--which would power up to three-quarters of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket with approximately 450 megawatts of emissions-free electricity-is facing another delay.  Unions and environmental groups are speaking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cape-wind, green-energy, ibew, renewable-energy, unions, wind-power

Green the auto bailout

November 9, 2008 By Charley on the MTA

UPDATE: Looks like pretty much everyone else has had the same thought. Well, this time it's the auto industry with hat in hand, asking for a gov't bailout. And Dems are inclined to give it to them. Automakers already want an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: auto-industry, bailout, cars, economy, energy, environment, global-warming, green-energy

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headlineoptics Headline Optics @headlineoptics ·
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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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3 Apr

A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
3 Apr

If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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3 Apr

Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
3 Apr

It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
- @MBTA staffing shortage cou;d keep trains from running on time
- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
https://masster-list.com/2023/04/03/massachusetts-house-tax-package-could-be-a-tango-with-healey/

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