Over the next couple of weeks, the legislature will make preliminary decisions about the Governor’s transportation plans — deciding how much additional revenue to raise to close operating gaps and to fund additional borrowing. The governor has proposed to issue $13 billion in additional debt over the next 10 years to finance his 21st Century …
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Last week, Governor Patrick filed legislation implementing his transportation investment program. Hearings will begin soon and it’s worth understanding how the vetting process will work. In January, the Governor filed his budget proposal, which is a proposed law, subject to the usual legislative hearing process. In addition, he rolled out his transportation vision document, called …
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It is time now to extend the statute of limitations, so that recovering adult victims of childhood sexual abuse have more time to bring civil lawsuits against their abusers.
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces two Spring 2013 grant programs to support local nonprofits, programs and projects. A total of $47,500 will be distributed.
Preparation for storm surge is a key area of concern for me in this legislative session. See this early post on the issue and this update.
