Good rundown from SHNS here. Reportedly includes:End of 23-and-out for future hires of MBTA; 25 years service + 55 years of age to collect, which is still generous but in line with other state employees. Addendum: Folks on this thread … [Read more...]
Fake Transportation Reform – Trav Wins!!!!
Still there is no funding stream to pay for the current transportation needs as referenced in the 2007 Transportation Finance Commission report and here is the best part. The biggest potential savings, trimming healthcare costs for MBTA … [Read more...]
Reform!
Look, we all complain, about everything. And every bill has something to complain about. But is it possible that we'll have a vast improvement on transportation soon? Check it out -- House passes its version of transport reform:The … [Read more...]
Transportation reform debate still ongoing at 10:18 PM – see link
http://masslegislature.tv/?l=h... THIS formal session is a long one. I have several gripes with this coverage: 1. Use of loud musack so you cannot hear the rostrum and other conferencing. 2. Poor picture quality compared to the … [Read more...]
Restoring Confidence in Government — 1,2,3,and we’re on our way!
Collectively, like the lovely lady in the Thomas Nast cartoon looking over Tammany Hall, we all need to continue to pay attention and make sure our elected and appointed officials know we're watching them do their best to rebuild the … [Read more...]