Today's Globe story on municipal health plans is a must-read. It's quite long, but the short version is that cities and towns across the state are paying millions for guaranteed-for-life health benefits, even for middle-aged folks … [Read more...]
How does this happen, anyway?
From today's must-read Globe story on municipal health care costs: A six-month review by the Globe found that municipal health plans, which cover employees, retirees, and elected officials, provide benefit levels largely unheard of in the … [Read more...]
All MA highway stimulus money is now obligated – a month ahead of the deadline
"This strategic use of federal stimulus funds is putting Massachusetts residents to work today while ensuring we have a strong economic future for our Commonwealth," said Governor Patrick. "From the start, we have been aggressively … [Read more...]
A rough start to WGBH radio’s new local shows
I'm all for more locally-focused programming on our public radio stations. WBUR has pretty much decided that it's not worth investing in; the once-a-week "Radio Boston" is moderately interesting, but once a week doesn't cut it. … [Read more...]
MA job market coming back [updated with more good economic news]
It's killing the state GOP to hear this, but facts are facts. The job market in Massachusetts continues to improve. Is it a full-blown out-of-the-woods recovery? No, not yet. But the trend is absolutely in the right … [Read more...]
Message from Mike Capuano
Hi folks, Mike recorded this message for you yesterday. Thanks for being a part of this campaign. <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vr7Jw7ONtJY&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&showinfo=0"><param … [Read more...]
Surprisingly good news on unemployment: MA doing way better than the rest of the U.S.
Wow. The Massachusetts unemployment rate fell last month for the first time in more than two years, plunging nearly a half-percentage point as employers trimmed payrolls by just 900 jobs, the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce … [Read more...]
Mr. President
With more people behind bars than any other country (2.3 million) can Obama be called the "Leader of the Free World?" With 97% coming back to our communities, the question becomes HOW are they coming back? Currently, prisons are breeding … [Read more...]
Rating agencies affirm MA’s bond rating as AA, “stable outlook”
Well, this should help blunt the claim that Governor Patrick hasn't managed the state's finances well. Turns out, the people who actually pay attention -- and aren't running against him -- think he's done a good job. Email (no … [Read more...]
Why I am against bringing casinos to our Commonwealth
The casino industry has spent $250 million dollars on lobbying over the past decade in the pursuit of personal gain rather than the public good. That special and narrow interest has been heard. Now, we, as citizens, need to be heard. … [Read more...]
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