Today's Boston Globe reports that immediately prior to resigning as Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sal DiMasi currently under federal indictment for multiple public corruption charges connected with the Cognos … [Read more...]
Coming up – Are Democrats handing it to the G.O.P.????
Democratic scandals are opening the door for a G.O.P. comback. Could it be the guy you buy junk food from. Details coming up. by Kevin Sowyrda Read www.southendnews.com this Thursday, June 18th. Direct … [Read more...]
Target: Sacred Cows (Even the Successes?)
Authored by bipartisan leaders (including, full disclosure, my former boss, Speaker DiMasi), the bill required all sides to give - with a mandate that people get insurance, that most businesses provide it and that the state and feds pay big … [Read more...]
3rd Suffolk Podcast: Ryan Higginson
Admitted different candidate Ryan Higginson joined us today. He comes not from elected office, rather appointed public service and diverse management positions. His background and policy proposals are on his website. He also differs in his … [Read more...]
3rd Suffolk Podcast: Susan Passoni
One of six vying for Sal DiMasi's old seat is candidate Susan Passoni. She was today's special guest on this week's Left Ahead. In the 30 minute show, Mike, Lynne and I asked plenty of questions on everything from the gas tax to casinos to … [Read more...]
Tim Cahill: Like a Deer in the Headlights
Have We Become Immune to Sal DiMasi?
It is amazing, but maybe not, what Massachusetts voters will tolerate from elected officials!/! Bribes? Loans? Sweetheart deals? Meals? Travel? Lodging? Losing golf bets? The Boston Globe runs us through … [Read more...]
Where Does the Buck Stop?
Yesterday afternoon, House Speaker Sal DiMasi said local aid might as much as 10 percent this coming year. Gov. Deval Patrick and Senate President Therese Murray wouldn't commit to that figure, but agree that drastic measures may be … [Read more...]
Sal DiMasi supports increasing the Gas Tax!
Well he at least put it on the table. The Governor earlier today said it was not the time to talk gas tax and the Senate President has not commented yet. In light of the forthcoming transportation reform that inlcudes the the dismantling of … [Read more...]
Something to pay attention to this general election.
And that would be the lack of attention that Massachusetts will be receiving and another reminder that it's imperative we pass National Popular Vote legislation the next session which begins in January. I thought today would be the … [Read more...]