We passed our budget today. It is notable for many things, including a heavy emphasis on local aid.
Key Bus Route Meeting: 73
The MBTA is working to improve service on its key bus routes, which includes, the 73 line. Come to a meeting on June 7, at 7PM, at the Beech Street Center.
The Bottle Bill Debate
Today, the bottle bill was debated by the Senate as part of the Senate budget deliberations.
Senate Passes Health Care Bill
The Senate passed its health care cost control bill tonight and I was pleased to support it.
Citizens United Continued
The conversation about Citizens United continues.
Long Term Fiscal Policy Framework
The Patrick administration, in collaboration with the legislature, has been doing a good job focusing on long-term financial issues. Click here for the state’s long-term financial model. In a nutshell, the model says that if we can get health costs under control and the economy continues to recover, we will be able to sustain our …