Category Archives: State News

Governors Race

Posted on October 7, 2010 by billmanzi

No new polls in the Massachusetts Governor’s race, but there are more ads. The campaign has been relatively quiet, with Baker trying to make hay out of Patrick stating a “preference” for a graduated income tax in Massachusetts. From the … Continue reading →

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Additional Terms of the Caritas Sale

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The additional terms of the Caritas sale, outlined in today’s statement by Attorney General Martha Coakley. I have attached the full statement below. Initial Terms of the APA and the Transaction (a) Purchase consideration for the assets to be transferred … Continue reading →

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Sales of Caritas Approved

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune is reporting that Attorney General Martha Coakley will approve the sale of Caritas to Cerebus “with conditions”. The paper reports that Senator Steve Baddour made the announcement after a call from Attorney General Coakley. The Attorney General’s … Continue reading →

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South Coast Governors Debate

Posted on October 1, 2010 by billmanzi

The Governor’s race ventured to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for another debate. The debate audio on this is not the best, but it is workable. Some of the debate centered on the so called South Coast Rail Project, a … Continue reading →

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Treasurers Debate

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Democrat Steve Grossman and Republican Karen Polito mixed it up with Jim Braude today in what Braude called a “real debate”. Major disagreements on Polito’s recent holding up of the $400 million supplemental budget, her call for no pensions for … Continue reading →

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Baddour on New Texting Ban

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator Steve Baddour talks with VB about the texting ban set to go into effect on October 1. Nice guest appearance by Matt Fitzgerald, showing up with pies from Mann’s that actually stayed in the box this time. http://www.myfoxboston.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=4350

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Early Retirement- It Does Save Money

Posted on September 27, 2010 by billmanzi

Today’s editorial in the Tribune calls into question the real savings to taxpayers that would come from Methuen’s adoption of the early retirement law that the legislature passed as part of the municipal relief package. The editorial is interesting in … Continue reading →

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Globe Calls a Dead Heat

Posted on September 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes another survey, with the Boston Globe showing Charlie Baker pulling into a dead heat with Deval Patrick. In the Globe survey Patrick was at 35%, Baker 34%, Cahill 11%, Jill Stein 4%, and 14% were undecided. I did not … Continue reading →

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Rep. Campbell at The Annual Salute to the Gold Star Mothers Ceremony

Posted on September 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Thanks to Rep. Linda Dean Campbell, who attended today’s event at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. A large crowd gathered at Lawrence Municipal Airport on Sunday, September 26, 2010 to honor the family members of fallen Massachusetts service members. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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New Governors Race Poll

Posted on September 25, 2010 by billmanzi

Western New England College just completed a new Governor’s race survey, and the results mirror all recent polling. Governor Patrick is holding the lead, at 39%, with Charlie Baker close behind at 33% and Tim Cahill out of striking range … Continue reading →

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