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First Gubernatorial Debate – Reactions, Analysis

August 20, 2014 By dbloch

Originally Posted at Only In Boston The three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Governor squared off in the first of five debates to be held before the primary election on September 9th. The hour-long debate, streamed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: debate, democratic-party, Donald Berwick, governor, martha-coakley, steve-grossman

Black- market cigarette- Where is Martha Coaley or Grossman?

February 2, 2014 By tcook99

Where is Martha Coaley or Steve Grossman? There is no or limited action taken while the state is losing tax dollars ? if this is done for personal use fine, but if there is someone in business  trucking cigrattes from Penn. to Boston then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: attorney-general-martha-coakley, econo, steve-grossman

I am supporting Steve Grossman for Governor.

January 23, 2014 By stanrosenberg

Next month, Democratic activists will attend caucuses, and in June they will attend our state convention to nominate our candidate for governor. I'm proud to announce today that I’m supporting Steve Grossman and plan to play an active … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2014 Governor, endorsements, stan-rosenberg, steve-grossman, western-mass

New article: Do contested primaries help or hurt candidates for governor in Massachusetts?

November 26, 2012 By Brent Benson

I thought the BMG community might be interested in a new article I just posted on my Mass. Numbers blog: http://massnumbers.blogspot.com/2012/11/do-contested-primaries-help-or-hurt.html Do contested primaries help or hurt candidates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2014, charlie-baker, governor, steve-grossman, tim-murray

Helping to fix our infrastructure problems: my Globe op-ed

July 12, 2012 By Steve

Dear BMG'ers, I hope you'll take a few minutes to read my op-ed that appears in today's Boston Globe. It highlights our infrastructure and transportation crisis and offers an approach that will not only fund long-overdue investments, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: democrats, economy, infrastructure, ma-gov, massachusetts, mbcr, mbta, sales-tax, small-business, steve-grossman, transportation

Report from Kate’s Holiday Party

December 11, 2011 By John Tehan

The Greater Blackstone Valley Dems were well represented at Kate Donaghue's Holiday Party this afternoon, with myself, Lisa Mosczynski, Jay Gilchrist, Kim Hall, and Brett and Jeanette Belanger in attendance. We had a chance to talk with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bill-galvin, Elizabeth Warren, herb robinson, jim-mcgovern, Marisa DeFranco, martha-coakley, steve-grossman, tim-murray, Tom Conroy

Newspapers Across Massachusetts Endorse Steve Grossman for Treasurer

September 8, 2010 By Steve

The Globe called Grossman "the better choice for Massachusetts Democrats," saying he "has the direct business experience needed to protect the public's funds." The Globe said that Steve is "a Harvard MBA who would bring money-management … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: endorse, globe, herald, massachusetts, salem-news, steve-grossman, tab, treasurer

Putting the Democrat Back in Democrat

August 11, 2010 By kgilnack

The following announcement went out to YDM members earlier today, outlining the candidates we've endorsed and why.  I hope you'll consider getting involved as we work to support these fantastic Democrats through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: beacon-hill, bill-bowles, congress, cynthia-stone-creem, democrat, governor, jamie-eldridge, jen-benson, karen-spilka, ma9, mac-dalessandro, malegis, stephen-lynch, steve-grossman, tom-sannicandro, ydm, young-democrats

Young Democrats Back D’Alessandro’s Primary Challenge, Also Endorse Founder in Treasurer Race

August 10, 2010 By kgilnack

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2010 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director, kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670 Young Democrats of Massachusetts Endorse Mac D’Alessandro for Congress Organization pledges support to elect the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2010-election, congress, ma9, mac-dalessandro, primary, stephen-lynch, steve-grossman, treasurer, ydm, young-democrats

With Steve Grossman as Treasurer, all your worries will melt away.

June 18, 2010 By matt-in-boston

Excerpt from McGrory's column: Grossman started elaborating on a lending incentive proposal until I said, "No, no. What ice cream tour?'' So he explained that wherever his campaign takes him across this great Commonwealth, he'll wrap up his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: election10, grossman, mapoli, steve-grossman, treasurer

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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn't happen in Massachusetts due to 'red flag' laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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headlineoptics Headline Optics @headlineoptics ·
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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn’t happen in Massachusetts due to ‘red flag’ laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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massfiscal Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance @massfiscal ·
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“Overall, nearly 57,000 more people moved out of Massachusetts between July 2021 through July 2022, according to previously released census data, one of the highest rates of domestic migration in the nation.” #mapoli

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/boston/mass-losing-residents-to-other-states-census-data-shows/article_7597cc14-ce31-11ed-a24c-6b3bc379e98a.html #mapoli

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jonathancohn Jonathan 'Boo and Vote' Cohn @jonathancohn ·
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"Of those, 94% have no expiration dates, the panel noted in it's latest report. At least 80% of the tax expenditures were approved prior to the 1990s, they said." #mapoli https://www.eagletribune.com/news/few-state-tax-breaks-have-sunset-dates/article_fe344606-cf21-11ed-97a8-5f9daacb2b50.html

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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
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Travel nurses fill a gap but also create problems - CommonWealth Magazine https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/travel-nurses-fill-a-gap-but-also-create-problems-commonwealth-magazine/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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lisakashinsky Lisa Kashinsky @lisakashinsky ·
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Morning, Mass. ☀️ Trump’s indictment is uncharted territory. But it’s fueling familiar divides among Republicans here. Who's reacting/what they're saying. Plus:
— Mariano previews House tax-relief package
— SJC backs Boston on vax mandate #mapoli #bospoli https://politi.co/3ZuiJW3

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