Today's Boston Herald takes the legislature to task for focusing on stupidity, specifically, legislating stupidity. In an editorial titled Driven to Distraction the Herald correctly points out that the legislature's newest, biggest activity … [Read more...]
Demand change, don’t wait for the corner office to do it for you
I ran across this column today in the Lowell Sun. I just thought it would be of interest to BMG readers and encourage any comments. … [Read more...]
Legislative Hearing on Casinos
The Globe is reporting today that Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino, and several casino executives are expected to testify next week at a hearing before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets. According … [Read more...]
Legislative Alert!! Mortgage Rate Disclosure Bill In Jeopardy
The Chairman of this committee is Rep. Barney Frank, and both Capuano and Lynch serve on the committee.I know we can outflank the self-serving lobbyists if we all call our Congresscritters (and it can't hurt to call people not in your … [Read more...]
Insult to Injury: What the Legislature Does to Cities and Towns
In his "municipal meltdown" diary last week, Charlie quotes a Commonwealth piece extensively about the fiscal crisis facing cities and towns. One line from Commonwealth really pushed my stupid button:When the leader of the Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Request for HELP from the Blue Mass Group Community
1. Call Speaker DiMasi's office at 617 722 2500 and request that supplemental funding for line item 0321-1510 be passed TODAY.2. Call House Ways and Means Chairman Robert DeLeo at 617 722 2990 and request that supplemental … [Read more...]
Socialized Gold
State lands will be commandered for the purpose of erecting behomoth structures. Certainly a few state senators could sponsor the turn back of some open space....Plymouth, Raynham? A deal with the city of Springfield to forgive the loan in … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick, Please Oppose Casino Gambling
Another immediate cost of casino gambling is the potential growth of gambling addiction. If it is true, as Rep. Dan Bosley wrote in May, that most casino customers come from within a 50 mile radius, then casinos in Middleborough and … [Read more...]
Middlesex, Suffolk & Essex Candidate Forum
The candidates will answer questions submitted by the audience and posed by the moderator, as well as ask questions to, and answer questions from, each other. From 7 to 7:30 p.m., the audience will be able to meet the … [Read more...]
Interview with Jeff Ross – Candidate for State Senate
Q: Your website touts you as the progressive Democrat in the race. What makes you the progressive choice, as opposed to the other candidates?I think being the progressive choice means that I bring a unique combination of real-life … [Read more...]
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