Tag Archives: Governor Deval Patrick

The Governor's New Budget- More Choices

Posted on January 25, 2013 by billmanzi

The Governor filed his FY 2014 Budget this week, and I would venture a guess that the Legislature’s collective head is about to explode. His budget builds the tax increases he unveiled earlier in to pay for transportation and education … Continue reading →

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More on the Governor's Revenue Proposals

Posted on January 21, 2013 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick, as we know, outlined a very ambitious agenda for revenues and new spending on infrastructure and education in his State of the Commonwealth speech last week. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center has come out with an analysis … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Goes Long, and Local Reaction

Posted on January 19, 2013 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick unveiled his finance plans for transportation and education during his state of the state address Wednesday night, putting together a package that includes a cut to the sales tax, and an increase in the income tax. I have … Continue reading →

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Transportation Finance: The Gorilla in the Room

Posted on January 15, 2013 by billmanzi

The Governor and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation yesterday unveiled the Administration’s much anticipated transportation funding plan. The Governor has built upon the the findings of many studies detailing how deficient our transportation funding system is. You do not necessarily … Continue reading →

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Consensus Revenue: By the Numbers

Posted on January 15, 2013 by billmanzi

I did a post yesterday on the upcoming Massachusetts State budget, and a major portion of that post dealt with the “estimated revenue” that plays a central role in the formation of the spending blueprint for the Commonwealth. My post … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Budget and Finance Front and Center

Posted on January 14, 2013 by billmanzi

Later this morning Governor Deval Patrick will unveil his proposal(s) for financing the Massachusetts Transportation system. The Governor has done quite a good job of keeping the key provisions under wraps, but it is safe to say that the Governor … Continue reading →

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Housing Authority Reform and Local Control

Posted on January 12, 2013 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick yesterday unveiled a proposal that would radically alter the administration of public housing in Massachusetts. The Administration, rocked by earlier stories of housing mismanagement and corruption centered around Chelsea Housing Authority Director Michael McLaughlin, has now responded with … Continue reading →

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I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. Barney Frank for Senate!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billmanzi

Barney Frank, in a morning appearance on Morning Joe, expressed his desire to be named to the interim U.S. Senate position by Governor Deval Patrick. He had indicated earlier that he would not want that slot, but he has changed … Continue reading →

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Governor's Mid Year Cuts Are Here- Local Aid as Well

Posted on December 4, 2012 by billmanzi

The Governor today announced his mid-year budget cuts in response to the revenue shortfalls being experienced by the state. They are below, and they include a 1% cut to unrestricted local aid. The Governor also tapped the rainy day fund … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick's Budget Message on Housing Authorities

Posted on January 27, 2012 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick proposed a series of reforms to public housing authorities through his budget proposal that was submitted this week. Obviously the uproar over Chelsea has brought heightened scrutiny to how Housing Authorities conduct business in Massachusetts. The Patrick Administration … Continue reading →

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