It brings to mind the first meeting I attended as a new board member of a major downtown church. It was in terrific financial, membership and other trouble, which I knew when I ran for the position. I was not aware of how angry the very … [Read more...]
Cape Wind political work not done yet (with poll)
Folks around here are plugged in enough to know about the Cape Wind project. What you may be in the dark about is the three public hearings coming up quickly. Renew your interest. Take charge of our future. Speak … [Read more...]
Casino Hearing’s Video Diary
The Morning Press Conference The day started off with a Press Conference from United to Stop Slots in Massachusetts. The Speakers: Senator Tucker; Representative Sciortino; StopPredatoryGambling's Les Bernal; BMG's Bmass, Bob Massie; … [Read more...]
Monday’s Casino Hearing — and Clyde Barrow’s “Pseudo Facts”
Emphasis mine (with the exception of the italicized "one" - that's his). It is widely recognized in the policy process literature that academic policy research is only one input into the policymaking process and, therefore, it is only one … [Read more...]
Joint Judiciary Committee to hold hearing which may affect all divorcing parents
When: Thursday, 1/24/08 at 1:00 PM Where: The State House, hearing room A-1 [If I hear that the location moves, I will post the change. What is under consideration: 1: A total over haul of probate law. 2. An overhaul … [Read more...]