The Senate passed a strong bill addressing the dry but important subject of financial policy making. Having financial policies — as opposed to making ad hoc decisions about spending and debt — forces government to think more clearly about it’s long term financial prospects.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Community Preservation Act changes incorporated in FY13 Budget
The FY13 budget includes important changes to the Community Preservation Act and, most notably, provides additional funding. The funding from the state level is substantial, but is only a contingent commitment in FY13 and not at all guaranteed in future years. The budget does give municipalities additional flexibility to apply local revenues to CPA purposes.
Budget Passed by Both Branches
The Speaker and the Senate President issued an joint press release on the budget.
FY13 Budget Conference Report
The final budget conference report is out and will be approved today. Here are some early observations.
Daly Field Hearing
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight will hold a hearing on pending legislation, including Senate 2306, an Act authorizing the lease of the Daly Field Complex located in the Brighton section of the city of Boston. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 11:30am in Room 222 at the State House. All are welcome to attend and testify if interested.
Non-compete Update, June 2012
Our bill to reduce abuse of non-competition agreements is still alive in this session. The Globe just ran an op-ed from me and cosponsor Lori Ehrlich about the issue. [See the full post at: Non-compete legislation — update]