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Want to know what went wrong with the Heath Connector? It’s all (and I mean all!) here.

August 26, 2014 By merrimackguy

My pal Ed Lyons, an IT project professional, (known by some here as RMG poster "edfactor") writes an extensive autopsy of the Health Connector failure. I advised him to use a less opinionated tone but he said it's not intended to be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: health-care

The Other AG Shoe, Tolman Podcast

June 9, 2014 By massmarrier

Another successful lawyer and former legislator (both MA houses) is eager to “get back in” and make positive differences. Warren Tolman was on to describe his planks, his approaches, and why he thinks he’s the one to be the next MA attorney … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: attorney-general, campaign, Chapter 224, democrat, drug addiction, election 2014, health-care, prison reform, sexual-assault, Tolman

Healey is the champion for women’s health we need

May 14, 2014 By Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund

This post is written by Marty Walz, President of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts. Earlier this week, the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund announced its endorsement of Maura Healey for Attorney General. The response … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: attorney-general, healey, health-care, massachusetts, Maura Healey, planned-parenthood, politics

Tea Party’s Fisher Would Be MA Gov.

March 18, 2014 By massmarrier

Small business owner, erstwhile unemployed guy, and self-identified MA Tea Party Republican Mark Fisher wants to be governor here. He spoke with me today about his vision of what government should and should not be about. On his campaign … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2014-election, elections, governor, health-care, income-tax, ma-gop, Mark Fisher, marriage-equality, massachusetts, sales-tax, same-sex-marriage, taxes, tea-party, turnpike

FAQ: Why did the Connector need a new website? Why can’t they just use the old one?

February 5, 2014 By brian

With the continuing issues with the Health Connector/MassHealth enrollment website, we get asked the following questions constantly: The old web site worked just fine. Why did they need to build a new one? Why can't they just go back to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: aca, health-care, health-reform, obamacare

Massachusetts Needs an Experienced, Professional AG

October 21, 2013 By maurahealey

This morning, I launched my campaign for Massachusetts Attorney General. I’m the first announced candidate in the race and a first-time candidate so I know I have my work cut out for me over the next 13 months. But the conversation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: attorney-general, campaign, consumer-protection, doma, energy, equal-rights, experience, grassroots, health-care, marriage-equality, martha-coakley, Maura Healey

New Census Info for Massachusetts: Median Income Up Slightly, Poverty Unchanged

September 19, 2013 By massbudget

The Massachusetts median income grew slightly between 2011 and 2012, while nationwide median income was basically unchanged, according to new data released today by the Census Bureau. Even with the slight increase in Massachusetts, however, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: census, child poverty, children, health-care, income, median income, poverty

Planned Parenthood Voter Guide for the Boston Municipal Elections

August 27, 2013 By Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund

For the first time in twenty years, Boston residents will select a new mayor this fall. A vigorous city council race is also underway.  With crowded, dynamic fields, it is essential that voters get the most useful, transparent information … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ayanna-pressley, bospoli, boston, city-council, education, health-care, jack kelly, mayor, planned-parenthood, politics, vote, voter guide

Massachusetts Third in Nation for Child Well-Being, Challenges Persist

June 24, 2013 By massbudget

Children in Massachusetts lead the nation in Educational achievement, and are at or near the top in a number of measures of Health, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book In other areas, children in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: children, education, health-care, kids

The Case Against Ed Markey

June 15, 2013 By lynne

We all know that robocalls win elections. In particular, robocalls that don't promote the candidate you want to win, but attack his or her opponent with SCARY VOICE TONES. OK, all sarcasm aside, has anyone else gotten a robocall from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: Gomez, health-care, ma-sen, markey, special-election

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