Why do we send people to jail because of their addiction, when
treatment would be much less expensive?
Economic development strategy — sequel to the casinos issue
Massachusetts has been losing manufacturing jobs for decades and some segments of our labor force are giving up on work.
Affordable Housing
Brief statements on freedom to marry, death penalty, choice, sex education, stem cell research, criminal justice issues, affordable housing
Saying no to Casinos
It’s over for this year. The House voted down the Governor’s casino proposal by a margin of 106 to 48 this evening.
How does the House of Representatives propose to close the FY2009 budget gap?
The major elements of the emerging House approach to the budget are essentially the same as in the Governor’s proposal, except that, instead of casino revenues, the House proposes to levy a cigarette tax.
Education and the economy in Massachusetts
This page collects links on current challenges to our economy.