Problems in the public sector system mirror problems in the social security system.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Social Security in MA — statistics
The average social security retirement in Massachusetts in December 2005 was just over $12,000 per year.
Limits on “double-dipping”
The Windfall Elimination Provision is designed to prevent higher earning state and local pensioners from being treated as low income earners for the purpose of computing social security benefits.
Employee compensation — which is higher, public or private?
State and local government employees — on average — receive materially higher total compensation than private sector employees. Of course, public employees include many highly skilled categories of workers.
Status of local issues in the Alewife area
Summary of a meeting that occurred at the State House (September 25) regarding the status of Department of Conservation and Recreation issues in the Alewife area.
Governor vetoes Silver Maple Forest acquisition
I’m very disappointed to report that Governor Patrick chose to veto the language that we worked to place in the Environmental Bond Bill regarding the Silver Maple Forest acquisition.