The writings of Wendy Kaminer shed a very important perspective on the Citizens United Case.
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Progress on Controlling Special Interest Tax Breaks
Many citizens would welcome lower taxes, but most also question the effectiveness of special tax breaks for particular groups or industries. Special tax breaks tend to encourage crony capitalism by placing the government in the position of picking winners and losers in the economy. Fortunately, we have recently started to make some progress towards bringing special interest tax breaks under better control.
Urban Cycling Discussion
Urban cycling is, in fact, dangerous and we cyclists need to get better at following the law.
Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Mortgage Foreclosures
The Senate today passed legislation preventing unnecessary and unlawful foreclosures. I was pleased to support this legislation.
Valor Act on the Governor’s Desk
The House and the Senate worked together to complete before Memorial Day a new bill that continues Massachusetts efforts to treat veterans better than any state in the nation.
Senate Passes Budget
We passed our budget today. It is notable for many things, including a heavy emphasis on local aid.