Winning government funding for projects and jobs in Massachusetts is a proper goal for any of our US Senators and members of Congress. Yet it is not enough that projects simply be located here to merit their support. Projects should create … [Read more...]
Some musings about what government is FOR, with POLL!
As one of the wealthiest states in the wealthiest nation the reality that a local motel has 75 families, one to a room, with more than 150 children between them nauseates me. As to what government is "supposed to do" here is a first pass at … [Read more...]
Kerry Details Economic Recovery
Cross-posting note: This also appears at Marry in Massachusetts with a mug and a more dramatic head.I didn't see the dailies in Lynn in the North Shore Community College's gym, nor do today's papers carry Kerry coverage. They … [Read more...]
Fight over police details is on — more’s at stake
From this article ... Sen. Robert O'Leary, D-Barnstable: supportive of the proposal but wants more specifics.Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth: backed the change as part of Senate transportation reforms.Rep. Demetrius … [Read more...]
MORE Infrastructure Program-Chapter 40T Use to Fund Dam Repairs
The heavy rains of the past three weeks have given rise to reawakened concerns about the condition of the State's dams. Fortunately, legislation under consideration by the General Court will provide an innovative method of … [Read more...]
Are You Essential? (Inclement Weather Edition)
Not to send anyone in to ontological fits, but the question for the afternoon seems to be, "are you essential?"(i.e. can you go home now?) From Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency(MEMA) "Due to the fast moving snow storm which may … [Read more...]
No Fun Funding Massachusetts
I have every reason to believe that Deval grew up the way I and many of us did. Pay your bills. Admit your errors. Take personal responsibility. Don't leave your mess for someone else to clean up when you're gone.Only now do many of us seem … [Read more...]
Why we’re ignoring our crumbling infrastructure
Cross-posted from The Accountable Strategies blogBetween these two reports, a convincing case is made that unless we take meaningful steps to address this situation, the United States is headed from industrialized toward third-world nation … [Read more...]
Map of Deficient & Obsolete Bridges
MSNBC has a nice interactive map connecting to lists of Deficient and Obsolete bridges by state and county. To get to the list of counties, click on your state, then click on the link in the little box that pops up with summary stats … [Read more...]
588 Bridges in Massachusetts – deficient
The title says it all - see story:http://www.boston.co...How does it feel to be exploited like a field worker in a 3rd world country by American neo robber barons? Is any candidate facing up to the way these corporate … [Read more...]