While the problem of patronage in probation may have been substantially addressed by changing leadership, it still may make sense to reorganize the system.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Special Education Costs and the Circuit Breaker
The special education circuit breaker is a possible source of additional funds for local school budgets in Fiscal 2012 budget cycle.
Freezing unemployment insurance rates
Today, the House voted unanimously to stop an increase in the unemployment insurance assessments on employers.
Farm Animal Cruelty Act
I have received hundreds of identical emails, mostly from people outside Massachusetts, urging me to support the Farm Animal Cruelty Act.
Silver Maple Forest Appraisal Process Update
According to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs in a conversation I had yesterday, they are moving swiftly to retain an appraiser and expect to complete an appraisal in early April.
Resources on retiree health benefits
Key resources on this issues include: Mass Taxpayers Foundations report on municipal liabilities. Pioneer Institute White Paper: The Elephant in the Room: Unfunded Public Employee Health Care Benefits and GASB 45. Actuarial Valuation Reports for the Commonwealth. Federal Reserve Bank overview brief..