Monthly Archives: January 2009

Patrick Broaches New Toll Locations

Posted on January 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, in an interview on WBUR, said that he had contacted federal authorities about the feasibility of adding tolls at all border locations. He indicated a belief that such a system could replace all of the current toll … Continue reading →

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Rahm Gets Roasted

Posted on January 24, 2009 by billmanzi

With the New York Times running a profile today on Rahm Emmanuel I thought that it would be appropriate to post this video of then Senator Barack Obama roasting Rahm at a 2005 charity event. Some pretty funny stuff here, … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Weekly Address

Posted on January 24, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama talks about the need for the large stimulus package working its way through Congress. The President hit upon some familiar themes about where the spending will go, as well as his efforts to insure that the stimulus is … Continue reading →

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Governor to Cut $128 Million in Local Aid Mid Year

Posted on January 23, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, in an address to the MMA this morning, announced a mid year local aid cut of $128 million, made against the lottery account and the additional aid account. Governor Patrick also announced that he would make no … Continue reading →

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Paterson Chooses Kirsten Gillibrand

Posted on January 23, 2009 by billmanzi

New York Governor David Paterson has chosen Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton. From the New York Times: Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves … Continue reading →

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Governor to Exempt Chapter 70 from the Ax

Posted on January 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick will tommorow announce that he will not cut Chapter 70 school aid as part of the overall cuts to local aid that he will announce. That news, while good for schools throughout the Commonwealth, will mean that … Continue reading →

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The Arrogance of CEO’S

Posted on January 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Bank of America, finding itself in a little bit of trouble these days, announced the resignation of John Thaine, the former CEO of Merrill Lynch. Bank of America had begun to rethink the offer to acquire Merrill Lynch in light … Continue reading →

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New State Marijuana Laws Proposed

Posted on January 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Rep. Cleon Turner from Cape Cod has filed some state bills on marijuana that he feels will “tighten” the referendum law passed by voters in November. From the State House News Service: A Cape Cod lawmaker has filed a pair … Continue reading →

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Caroline Kennedy Withdraws From Consideration

Posted on January 21, 2009 by billmanzi

The New York Times is reporting that Caroline Kennedy has called New York Governor David Paterson to announce that she is no longer interested in being named to the Senate Seat vacated today by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. From … Continue reading →

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Toll Hike Delayed?

Posted on January 21, 2009 by billmanzi

It appears pretty certain that Governor Deval Patrick and new Transportation Secretary Jim Aloisi will manage to get the Massachusetts Turnpike to postpone the toll increases announced a couple of months back and scheduled to be voted on tommorow. The … Continue reading →

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