read Carmen's just disappeared diary on pending ethics reform and get on the record with your Rep and Senator and tell them it's time to legislate tighter and clearer restrictions on persons who are compensated by a for-profit or … [Read more...]
Hearing on Ethics Bill to Improve Faith in Government?
ONE Massachusetts Project Director, Yawu Miller, submitted testimony about the importance of passing this bill, and of adding a provision to the Act that would mandate that the disclosures submitted by lobbyists under the terms of this bill … [Read more...]
Tim Cahill: Like a Deer in the Headlights
The kind of Government we want and how we pay for it
Dear Not Afraid, You are very welcome. Nice to know it's working. Now all we have to do is get more people on this little straight talk express. … [Read more...]
Senator Havern considers leaving the State Senate for Lobbying Firm
Bob Havern has been my State Senator for almost as long as I have lived in Massachusetts. I was a bit shocked to hear that he may be moving on. Here I quote the State House News Service:ML Strategies "has indicated a desire to … [Read more...]
Trav as lobbyist?
Now that Finneran's tainted, lobbyists are looking for another big gun with experience leading the legislature around by the nose ...You guessed it!The sudden departure of two highly paid trade association leaders is churning speculation on … [Read more...]