Tag Archives: Governor Deval Patrick

Chapter 90 Funding: New Tug of War

Posted on June 1, 2013 by billmanzi

Yesterday I posted about the budget conference currently under way in Boston between the House and Senate, and listed some of the local aid numbers for Methuen. I mentioned that there was still some controversy over where we would end … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Restores Some Cuts

Posted on May 21, 2013 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick, after cutting the current budget due to lower than expected tax revenues, is restoring $20.8 million of the $225 million cut as tax revenue begins to rebound. The latest figures show tax revenues $500 million or so above … Continue reading →

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The Tax Package Sails

Posted on April 9, 2013 by billmanzi

Speaker Robert Deleo managed to get his tax package through the House last evening, winning passage of the $500 million transportation finance package by a 97-55 margin. That margin, sufficient for passage, would leave the Speaker some eight votes short … Continue reading →

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Speaker Deleo- Stuck in the Middle

Posted on April 6, 2013 by billmanzi

The Legislative leadership, having staked out what they considered to be a safe middle ground on raising revenues, (the $500 million plan) now finds itself taking incoming fire from both left and right. The Governor is piling on from the … Continue reading →

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Rep. Campbell on Transportation Finance

Posted on April 6, 2013 by billmanzi

Rep. Linda Dean Campbell of the 15th Essex District, (Methuen and Haverhill) has posted her position on the upcoming transportation finance bill scheduled for a vote this coming Monday in the House on her Facebook Page. Her statement, expressing support … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick and Big Data

Posted on March 24, 2013 by billmanzi

Much respected fiscal analyst Michael Widmer has issued a severe critique of the portion of Governor Patrick’s tax proposal that would expand the sales tax to include transactions in the computer software and data processing fields, calling the proposal a … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick in Haverhill

Posted on March 21, 2013 by billmanzi

Video of Governor Deval Patrick talking about his budget and the need for new revenues to fund transportation and education, in Haverhill today at a Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The Governor spoke to an audience that included House … Continue reading →

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Is it the Gas Tax?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by billmanzi

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 →

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Storm Management

Posted on February 9, 2013 by billmanzi

Having a bit of storm management myself I think that Governor Patrick did an outstanding job of managing the state response to the great storm of 2013. The Governor has a strong record in managing natural disasters, and his performance … Continue reading →

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Increased Massachusetts Revenue: Where Is It Coming From?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick has unveiled a budget and tax plan that delivers just under $2 billion in new revenue to state coffers to fund transportation and educational initiatives. The Governor’s proposal does not simply rely on a straight increase in … Continue reading →

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