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.
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Community Preservation Act changes incorporated in FY13 Budget
The FY13 budget includes important changes to the Community Preservation Act and, most notably, provides additional funding. The funding from the state level is substantial, but is only a contingent commitment in FY13 and not at all guaranteed in future years. The budget does give municipalities additional flexibility to apply local revenues to CPA purposes.
Community Planting Day at Alewife Reservation
The City of Cambridge has announced a Community Planting Day at Alewife Reservation Constructed Wetland this Saturday, July 14th. You can find more information here: http://www.cambridgema.gov/citynewsandpublications/news/2012/07/communityplantingdayatalewifereservation constructedwetlandjuly14.aspx. The City has requested RSVPs by July 11th (today) to cwoodbury@cambridgema.gov. Anne Johnson Committee Counsel and Policy Advisor Office of State Senator William N. Brownsberger
White List before Banks Pay Electronically
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505124_162-57467265/hackers-target-small-businesses/?tag=cbsnewsSectionsArea;cbsnewsSectionsArea.1 I was recently informed that my business had its banking and my personal information stolen in the Global Payments Hack. We formally used the company to process credit cards. And they apparently allowed my personal and small business information to get out into the wild. Global Payments is now paying for one year of …
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Budget Passed by Both Branches
The Speaker and the Senate President issued an joint press release on the budget.
FY13 Budget Conference Report
The final budget conference report is out and will be approved today. Here are some early observations.