Tag Archives: Therese Murray

The Nuclear Option

Posted on June 24, 2009 by billmanzi

With the clock running Governor Deval Patrick faces some key political choices in the next few days, including whether to sign the Transportation Bill, and what to do on the state budget. The Governor has threatened a veto of the … Continue reading →

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Senate Transportation Bill Executive Summary

Posted on March 26, 2009 by billmanzi

Senate President Therese Murray issued a statement through her email newsletter, which is below. I have attached an executive summary of the Senate Transportation bill as well. A big win for the Senate President. Reform Before Revenue: Senate Passes Bill … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Reform (Before Revenue)

Posted on March 25, 2009 by billmanzi

The State Senate today passed a transportation bill that reorganizes the transportation system in Massachusetts by a vote of 39-1. It culminates a long process of give and take over the shape of the bill, and now throws the ball … Continue reading →

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Therese Murray Joins Jon Keller

Posted on March 22, 2009 by billmanzi

A link to an interview that Keller had on Thursday with Senate President Therese Murray. Murray talks of the difficulties inherent in consolidating large state transportation agencies, speaks of the difficulties with Secretary James Aloisi, and talks about the relationship … Continue reading →

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Senate Proposes Transportation Reforms

Posted on January 14, 2009 by billmanzi

Senate President Therese Murray and Senate Transportation Chair Steve Baddour today presented a bold outline of where the Senate hopes to lead Massachusetts in transportation policy. The plan outlined today had no revenue component, but Senator Baddour estimates cost savings … Continue reading →

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