Category Archives: State News

Niki Tsongas Holding "Telephone" Town Hall

Posted on March 31, 2010 by billmanzi

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas is holding a “telephone” town hall meeting tonight which will focus on the recently passed Health Care Reform bill. It is, in essence, a large conference call, with the Congresswoman will make a presentation, and I believe … Continue reading →

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Charlie Baker on Municipal Health Care

Posted on March 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Charlie Baker released his municipal health care plan yesterday, and it bears close resemblance to the plan put out by the new Mayor’s coalition. Baker is trying to seize some fertile political ground, and has even adopted our call for … Continue reading →

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Pangy Out and In at the Same Time

Posted on March 25, 2010 by billmanzi

The Senate Chair of Ways and Means, (the great and powerful) Steve Panagiotakos has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election to his State Senate seat. This is a huge loss for his Senate District, and for … Continue reading →

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State Finds New Red Ink

Posted on March 19, 2010 by billmanzi

Massachusetts yesterday announced a new budget shortfall for this fiscal cycle, with Secretary Gonzalez indicating that the shortfall could be up to $295 million, leading to charges by Charlie Baker of fiscal ineptitude by the Governor. From the Baker campaign: … Continue reading →

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New Coalition Advocates for Authority to Redesign Municipal Health Plans

Posted on March 17, 2010 by billmanzi

Mayors and Local Leaders form the Save Our Communities Coalition New Coalition Advocates for Authority to Redesign Municipal Health Plans More than twenty Massachusetts municipal leaders announced today the formation of a new coalition, Save Our Communities Coalition, which will … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Unveils His First Ad

Posted on March 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The Governor unveiled an internet ad today, looking to take advantage of a perceived weakness in Charlie Baker, which is the rising cost of health care, especially for small business. I do believe this is going to be an especially … Continue reading →

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Pension Reform? Who Needs It!

Posted on March 16, 2010 by billmanzi

A State House News Service story, picked up by the Boston Herald, shows the Legislature expressing strong distaste for pension reform. Governor Patrick has filed a bill which contains reforms that are necessary by any sane fiscal standard. But sanity … Continue reading →

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Scott Brown Gives the G.O.P. Response

Posted on March 13, 2010 by billmanzi

Scott Brown gives the weekly G.O.P. response, attacking the President on health care. Is he ready for prime time? Same old Republican talking points on health care!

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Health Care Endgame

Posted on March 12, 2010 by billmanzi

As House Democrats struggle to cobble together a majority to adopt the Senate health care bill the rockets are being loaded and fired by both sides. Chris Cillizza over at the Fix highlights the ramped up spending by both sides … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Calls Out Charlie Baker on Health Care Costs

Posted on March 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick yesterday directly called out his opposition on the cost of health insurance premiums, going to Beacon Hill to testify in support of a cap on the rates that the health care industry would be allowed to charge … Continue reading →

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