Tag Archives: Deval Patrick

Patrick Names Aloisi

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick picked long time insider James Aloisi as his Secretary of Transportation today. Patrick made the announcement on a Friday afternoon when most everyone is concerned about the big storm bearing down on us and there are few … Continue reading →

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The Globe on Transportation

Posted on December 17, 2008 by billmanzi

Today’s Globe has another in what has become a series of editorials on transportation policy. Today’s editorial made some key points that are worth looking at. The idea of “reform before revenue” will not solve the mess we are in. … Continue reading →

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State Revenues Plunge

Posted on December 16, 2008 by billmanzi

The State of Massachusetts, after making a big round of budget cuts because of rapidly declining tax revenue, is faced with a new shortfall, as revenue continues to plunge below even the new, lower estimates put out two months ago. … Continue reading →

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The Bell Tolls for Secretary Cohen

Posted on December 16, 2008 by billmanzi

Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen resigned yesterday amid many rumors of his impending ouster. Governor Patrick accepted his resignation and issued a statement of thanks: “Thanks to Secretary Cohen’s expert leadership, we have begun to reverse decades of neglect and … Continue reading →

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Transportation Sec. Cohen on the chopping block?

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

State Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen appears to be on the chopping block according to reports in the Boston Herald. Governor Patrick has been taking heavy incoming flak from key legislators over his Administration’s delay in putting out a comprehensive transportation … Continue reading →

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Baddour Advocates Cutting Toll Hikes, Massport Resists Plan

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

State Senator Steve Baddour, conducting a series of legislative transportation hearings, is calling for a reduction in the toll increases advocated by the Governor at the Mass Pike. The toll increases would raise $100 million dollars, a figure Baddour believes … Continue reading →

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