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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Is it the Gas Tax?
With House Speaker Bob Deleo talking about whittling down the Governor’s tax plan, and separating component parts by filing a separate, soon to come transportation bill, there is much speculation on how the Speaker might fund budgetary increases for transportation. … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- House of Cards Edition
Tomorrow will bring us the second broadcast of “Manzi in the Morning” on WCAP 980 am, starting at 10:00 am. I am delighted to be interviewing Sebastian Arcelus, who plays Washington Herald editor Lucas Goodwin in the Netflix series “House … Continue reading
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Tagged House of Cards, Kevin Spacey, Manzi in the Morning, Netflix, Sebastian Arcelus
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Panic in Detroit
The City of Detroit is careening towards a state appointed receiver, with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announcing his intent to make that appointment. Mayor Dave Bing has announced that he will not join the City Council in fighting the process, … Continue reading
Lynch-Markey Joint SEIU Appearance
Congressman Steve Lynch and Congressman Ed Markey are making a joint appearance at SEIU this morning in Dorchester. The live feed of that event is here.
Manzi in the Morning- Councilor Jamie Atkinson
The third installment of the first “Manzi in the Morning” on WCAP 980 AM had Methuen City Councilor Jamie Atkinson on the show. Councilor Atkinson announced that he is a candidate for re-election, and talked about some of the important … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning-Rep. Diana DiZoglio
Rep. Diana DiZoglio joins the show for some conversation on the state budget, local aid, and the feedback she is getting from constituents on the Governor’s tax proposals. My thanks to Rep. DiZoglio for taking time out of her busy … Continue reading
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Speaker Deleo Throws Out Some Cold Water
Governor Deval Patrick has put out a very ambitious agenda for his last two years, with a centerpiece being his proposal to raise $1.9 billion in additional revenue to bring new resources to education and transportation. With Speaker Robert Deleo … Continue reading
The Fiscal Door Opens Slightly
Well the sequester has hit and no major disaster has occurred. As those of you that read the blog know I have been very critical of Republicans for their no compromise position on fiscal issues. They continue to warrant that … Continue reading
Gaming in Salem, Mitigation in Methuen?
Today’s Tribune has an outstanding story on a new study by the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies on the impacts of gaming in New Hampshire, and the potential impacts on the budget, social impacts, how New Hampshire revenues … Continue reading
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