The parable of the frog in the cookpot comes to mind. When first popped into the water, the water was at room temperature. But that pot was on the stove! The burner was turned on, but very low. The frog comfortably … [Read more...]
A good example of everybody working together on a fiscally responsible solution
So says Doug Rubin of the Governor's office in the 3-11-08 Globe We wish that had been the headline instead of "House OK's Big Tax Hikes." Actually we merged Doug's quote with the Speaker's. "The members of the House have rolled up their … [Read more...]
0.5% for the Kids- We need to Make Overrides History
How about "0.5% for the Kids" so we can preserve our local communties. If we increase the income tax 0.5% and hardwire the extra $1Billion for distribution on a per child per district basis so that all benefit, we can make it possible … [Read more...]
How Are Your TAXES Doing?
1999 vs. 2008; How are YOUR taxes doing? Taxes...You will find these statistics enlightening: www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/151.html (you can verify the numbers here) Taxes under Clinton 1999: Single making 30K - tax … [Read more...]
Some thoughts on casino day
Well, I tried getting into the hearing yesterday, but I got there a little late and the Gardner Auditorium was stuffed to the gills. Anyway, here's what I've been thinking ...The Governor does indeed sound resigned to the … [Read more...]
Appellate Tax Board delivers on MPA
The Globe is reporting that the state's Appellate Tax Board has ruled that: Verizon must pay taxes on poles and wires over public ways - a decision that could bring an estimated $78 million tax boost to cities and towns. When? "In terms of … [Read more...]
Hidden agenda surfaces in the Globe, part one
The tax cutters! "Seniors are our first line of defense against overrides," said Barbara Anderson of Citizens for Limited Taxation. "Senior citizens are defeating these overrides, and they are trying to give them a reason not to vote." I've … [Read more...]
The Obstacles: The Speaker, the Money, and the Public Service Death Spiral
We're looking at a big fat budget shortfall again for next year. Ah well, business as usual -- they'll make it work out somehow, right?We've already dipped into rainy-day fund, which leaves us even more vulnerable now that … [Read more...]
A question for Dan Bosley
Even yet still more on revenues ...A few weeks ago, Rep. Dan Bosley gamely commented on this site that closing the Verizon tax loophole would lead to higher bills for consumers, and cripple broadband rollout in rural communities. Let's … [Read more...]
More DiMaze-ment: “What burden”, indeed?
Just a post-script to my earlier post: Today I heard DiMasi on the radio, talking about what a bad idea it would be for us to close corporate tax loopholes due to the impending economic troubles: "What burden do we put on business during a … [Read more...]
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