Hello Fellow BMG'rs I've been working on a pet project to collect all the information about the race to fill Ed Markey's seat in congress in one convenient, easy to use location. You can find information on the candidates, links to … [Read more...]
We Need Bold Solutions for Transportation and Education
**Massachusetts legislators will be debating and voting on an inadequate transportation finance bill TODAY, I encourage you to speak out and let your legislators know that we must do better. Join me and sign my petition for real investment … [Read more...]
It is time for transparency in the State Legislature
As residents of this state we need to continue participating in the decisions our elected officials make on our behalf. Our elected officials as our representatives are accountable to our communities. We are the ones electing them to make … [Read more...]
Casino Hearing’s Video Diary
The Morning Press Conference The day started off with a Press Conference from United to Stop Slots in Massachusetts. The Speakers: Senator Tucker; Representative Sciortino; StopPredatoryGambling's Les Bernal; BMG's Bmass, Bob Massie; … [Read more...]
Tonight in Somerville -Sciortino event with Deval
Carl Sciortino has been my State Rep for four years now. I can go on and on about what a wonderful representative he is - but I will try to be brief. I find Carl to be extremely intelligent and personable. He is quick to … [Read more...]
Sciortino Follow-up – Judge denies initial relief
This is an unfortunate situation. http://www.boston.com/news/loc... State Representative Carl M. Sciortino Jr. says his nomination papers were sitting on his State House desk in late April. But by early May, they were gone - stolen, … [Read more...]
Sciortino reports disappearance of signature papers
Well, the rumor mill had a little something to it: There has been a signature problem: Medford - Rep. Carl Sciortino, D-Medford, announced today that he has filed suit in Suffolk County Superior Court seeking ballot access … [Read more...]
Sometimes doctors make mistakes. Then what?
I just went to a hearing at the State House on health care quality. Featured were three patients who have endured massive pain and suffering -- and incurred massive expense -- because of utterly preventable, lack-of-common-sense medical … [Read more...]
Sciortino (and Patrick?) to soften MCAS
(Via Casey.) Back in the campaign, Kerry Healey warned that Patrick would back off of MCAS as a graduation requirement. Patrick said no, he supported it as a requirement, but he supported "teaching the whole child." I took this to mean … [Read more...]
My ideal MCAS
First, for giggles, let's remember what the acronym MCAS stands for -- Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. That's right. A two-hour exam administered in March or May is supposedly "Comprehensive" -- accurately summing … [Read more...]