Tag Archives: Governor Deval Patrick

The Rubin Mea Culpa

Posted on April 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Doug Rubin sent an email to the Governor Patrick email list yesterday, candidly admitting error over the events of the last few weeks, with emphasis on the Walsh appointment. Despite that “error” Rubin makes the case for a look at … Continue reading →

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Marian Walsh Withdraws

Posted on March 31, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Marian Walsh today withdrew from consideration for the job at HEFA that had caused Governor Deval Patrick so much political heartburn. From the State House News Service: Sen. Marian Walsh, standing next to Gov. Deval Patrick outside his office, … Continue reading →

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The Globe Delivers a One Two Punch to Governor Patrick

Posted on March 28, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Boston Globe furthered the political misery surrounding the Patrick Administration, with two stories culled from internal emails putting the Administration in a very bad light. Contradicting a series of steadfast denials, internal e-mails show that Governor Deval Patrick’s top … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Responds to Suffolk Poll

Posted on March 26, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick responded today to the Suffolk/Channel 7 poll with a statement. The Governor essentially tells us that his job requires long term planning and he cannot be distracted by short term political considerations. From the Governor: Governor Patrick … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Moves on Pension Reform

Posted on March 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick today outlined some of his key priorities in the area of pension reform, hitting some key points in an interview with the Globe. The Governor has been buffeted by some tough political stories lately, and some will point … Continue reading →

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Toll Increases Delayed

Posted on March 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The Governor today agreed to accept the legislative position that the toll increases voted by the Mass Pike Board be delayed, thereby taking away the March 29th deadline he had effectively imposed on the legislature to vote a gas tax … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Cake!

Posted on March 13, 2009 by billmanzi

With the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a financial free fall and cities and towns in Massachusetts laying off police and fire and teachers it was announced yesterday that Governor Patrick had appointed Senator Marion Walsh to a $175,000 job that … Continue reading →

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House Eliminates Patrick Tax Hikes

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House has finally taken up Governor Deval Patrick’s bill to balance the FY 2009 budget, with some important tax proposals appearing to bite the dust. The Governor had proposed eliminating the sales tax exemption for beverage alcohol, and … Continue reading →

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Governor Deval Patrick in Haverhill

Posted on March 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick visited the Haverhill Public Library yesterday to make the case for transportation reform, and an increase in the gas tax. The Governor was greeted warmly, but without question the Haverhill audience was strongly against an increase in … Continue reading →

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The Governor Files a Transportation Bill

Posted on February 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, under some political heat on transportation, yesterday finally filed his long awaited transportation bill. The text of his letter to the Legislature is below. The Mass Pike yesterday passed phase one of the prospective toll increases, with … Continue reading →

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