The Governor’s proposal for closing the gap consists of the following items — roughly speaking 1/3 savings, 1/3 new revenues and 1/3 use of reserves.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
How “tight” is the FY2009 state budget?
According to most commentators, across the spectrum, the FY2009 budget is tighter than in most years.
What entities and activities does the legislature budget for annually?
In the annual budget of the Commonwealth, the legislature provides for the primary governmental activities of the Commonwealth, the legislative, executive and judiciary branches.
What entities comprise the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, in addition to the three constitutional branches of state government — legislative, executive and judiciary — the legislature has established 56 independent authorities and agencies. These authorities and agencies have varying degrees of financial integration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts itself.
Approval of minute clinics
This week, the Public Health Council approved regulations authorizing introduction of in-store health-care clinics in Massachusetts.
Independent online learning — recommendations
The Readiness task force should take a strong position in support of self-guided online learning, which is expanding rapidly across the country.