Predictably, Charlie Baker jumped all over the news of a revenue shortfall that apparently could be as high as $295 million or as low as $195 million. Clearly, says Baker, the shortfall proves the "fundamental incompetence" of both … [Read more...]
MA economy: good news, bad news
Today's Globe has some good news and some bad news on the local economy. The good news is that in February, for the first time in nearly two years, the MA economy added jobs, and the unemployment rate didn't rise. The state's … [Read more...]
Cahill running right of Charlie Baker and Scott Brown on health care
Interesting. State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill, an independent candidate for governor making a play for fiscally conservative voters, said yesterday that the state's universal health care law is bankrupting Massachusetts and will do the … [Read more...]
Herald unexpectedly keeps Gov’s winning streak going
Governor Patrick's current winning streak -- an impressive series of policy and political extra-base hits that includes an unexpected vote of confidence from the business group Associated Industries of MA -- continued yesterday and today … [Read more...]
Business group pretty much backs Patrick’s health cost control plan. Gov’s win streak continues.
This is very good, and quite unexpected news -- yet another item in the Governor's current winning streak. A staunchly pro-free enterprise business group yesterday embraced price controls for the state's health-care industry, saying … [Read more...]
Gov heading for right-wing radio!
I think this is fabulous news. Gov. Deval Patrick says he's "open" to doing battle in the lion's den of conservative talk radio.... [Said Patrick:] "I'm proud to be a Democrat. But I didn't run to be governor of the Democrats. I'm not … [Read more...]
Deval strongly backs controlling health insurance and costs; wonders why Charlie and Tim don’t
Recognizing that controlling health care costs is a shared responsibility, the bill provides oversight of health insurance company and provider rates by the Division of Insurance and the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, … [Read more...]
Patrick says “no” to racinos
An interesting development. Patrick told the Herald he would reject a compromise that would allow slots at racetracks up until the first resort-style casino is built in the Bay State. "I don't think we will ever get the destination resort … [Read more...]
Rating agencies still *heart* the Gov’s fiscal management; Patrick’s winning streak continues
In the following quote, I have helpfully inserted the party to which the state's current Governor belongs. A number of states have seen their credit rating downgraded over the last two years, as the global recession impacts state revenue … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick wins unprecedented concessions from public employee unions
PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES UNION AGREEMENTS TO SAVE TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, PROTECT KEY SERVICES National Association of Government Employees Units, 1, 3 and 6, and Massachusetts Organization of State Engineer and … [Read more...]
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