Tag Archives: Municipal Health Care Reform

WCCM Interview: Michael Widmer

Posted on January 5, 2011 by billmanzi

I joined Lou Blasi on WCCM last week, during the snowstorm, to talk about municipal health care, pensions, and the upcoming state budget. We were joined by Michael Widmer of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Association, who I consider to be the … Continue reading →

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Methuen's Health Deficit Borrowing Bill

Posted on November 27, 2010 by billmanzi

I have filed, and Methuen City Council has passed, a bill allowing borrowing for a deficit in our health care account for the last fiscal year. The Tribune wrote an editorial on it yesterday. There are some important points to … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Governors Race and Municipal Health Care

Posted on September 18, 2010 by billmanzi

Rasmussen has a new survey out on the Governor’s race that shows a real tight race, with the bottom falling out on Tim Cahill’s campaign. Rasmussen has Patrick with 42% of the vote, Baker has 38% and Cahill 11%. But … Continue reading →

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Michael Widmer on Municipal Health Care and Pensions

Posted on August 23, 2010 by billmanzi

The President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation Michael Widmer has written a letter to all Legislators and candidates for the Legislature calling on them to support changes in health care and pension law that would allow municipalities to save over … Continue reading →

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Interview With Melrose Mayor Rob Dolan

Posted on July 28, 2010 by billmanzi

I guest hosted former Mayor Mike Sullivan’s WCAP show Around the Valley and had Melrose Mayor Rob Dolan on as one of my guests. Mayor Dolan is the President of the Massachusetts Mayor’s Association and has been outspoken in his … Continue reading →

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