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MBTA Retirement Board has yet to open pension fund books

The MBTA Retirement Board is balking at opening up the books of their pension fund, an action called for after passage of legislation sponsored by Senator Brownsberger. Here is The …

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Posted byJeanne MooneyAugust 4, 2013June 30, 2014Posted inPension Fund Transparency, Transparency

Senate Transportation Plan includes Transparency Enhancements

While the main agenda in yesterday’s transportation discussion was to fund transportation operations and maintenance, we passed a number of amendments to strengthen transparency. A particular issue that had troubled many …

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Posted byWill BrownsbergerApril 14, 2013June 30, 2014Posted inStatewide Transportation Funding, Transparency

Will, for the record

Now that Will has announced he is running for the House of Representatives, I want to thank him for his thoughtful and principled service to his constituents, communities and the …

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Posted byGeoff DuttonApril 1, 2013June 30, 2014Posted inTransparency3 Comments on Will, for the record

Transparency in Procurement

Last week, a political battle that I started in 2010 ended quietly. With leadership support on both sides, the Senate and the House adopted joint rules codifying sound business practices for procurement.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerFebruary 11, 2013June 29, 2014Posted inTransparency

Senate passes Transparency and Financial Management Reforms

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.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerJuly 13, 2012June 29, 2014Posted inTransparency2 Comments on Senate passes Transparency and Financial Management Reforms

Transparency Improvements Implemented!

The state’s new “Open Checkbook” website is a big step forward.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerDecember 6, 2011December 15, 2011Posted inTransparency1 Comment on Transparency Improvements Implemented!

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