Tag Archives: Deval Patrick

Governors Race Polling

Posted on June 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe released a poll on the Governor’s race a couple of days ago, and it showed a couple of interesting variables. Patrick led the poll, as he has done consistently, by 7 points over Charlie Baker 38-31. The … Continue reading →

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Patrick Widens Lead

Posted on May 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk University’s latest poll of the Massachusetts Governor’s race confirms some of the trend lines apparent from the last Rasmussen survey, showing Governor Deval Patrick widening his lead over Charlie Baker and Tim Cahill. From the Suffolk press release: In … Continue reading →

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Governor Retreats on Insurance Appeals Board

Posted on March 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, having a tough couple of weeks politically, retreated in the face of overwhelming opposition on the issue of the abolition of the Insurance Board of Appeals. The Board, which enables consumers to appeal insurance decisions on “at … Continue reading →

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The Boston Elites Strike Back

Posted on March 4, 2009 by billmanzi

In remarks to a closed door meeting of state and municipal leaders Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi struck back hard at the State Senate, calling “reform before revenue” a “meaningless slogan.” From the State House News Service: Taking direct aim … Continue reading →

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Governor Deval Patrick’s Transportation Speech

Posted on February 21, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick announced his transportation package, and although I gave it a separate post dealing with the gas tax proposal it entails far more than that. He makes a powerful case for reform here, and without question the system … Continue reading →

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The Gas Tax It Is

Posted on February 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick will today announce that he will file legislation that will raise the state’s gasoline tax by 19 cents, bringing it from 23.5 cents to 42.5 cents per gallon. While less than the Governor’s trial balloon number of … Continue reading →

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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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Governors Speech: Sweeping Rhetoric, Few Specifics

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick tonight gave his State of the State speech, outlining a tough road ahead which will include cuts to localities that will bring layoffs to police, fire, and teachers. The Governor called for “reform” of state government in … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Announces Ethics Proposals

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick yesterday announced that his task force on ethics reforms had issued its report, and that he will today file legislation that will incorporate their recommendations. The Governor issued a press release detailing the findings and proposals: Governor … Continue reading →

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More Cuts Coming

Posted on December 31, 2008 by billmanzi

The Governor yesterday announced to the media that the state budget remains about one billion dollars short, which will trigger a new round of budget cuts that likely will include local aid. Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday that he was … Continue reading →

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