Monthly Archives: November 2009
State criticized on stimulus spending
BY SARA BROWN AND SARAH THOMAS BOSTON – In February, the federal government outlined hopes for the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) package: Jobs, economic growth, infrastructure improvements – all under the open public gaze of transparency … Continue reading
Filed under Brittany Abery, Economy, Justin Meisinger, Sara Brown, Sarah Thomas
Could biotech save the state?
BY GREG KWASNIK, JEN JUDSON AND ANTOINETTE PIZZI BOSTON – In 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature approved the Life Sciences Act, a 10-year, $1 billion initiative that promised to bring biotechnology companies and jobs to the state, building on an industry … Continue reading
Filed under Antoinette Pizzi, Brittany Abery, Economy, Greg Kwasnik, Jen Judson, Justin Meisinger
State working out bugs in renewable energy leadership
BY JEN JUDSON, GREG KWASNIK AND ANTOINETTE PIZZI BOSTON — In the darkening recession, Gov. Deval Patrick and the Legislature have dialed back funding for education, social services and local aid. But energy efficiency and renewable energy development – promised … Continue reading
Filed under Antoinette Pizzi, Economy, Environment, Greg Kwasnik, Jen Judson
Consolidation efforts slow to take root in Massachusetts
BY MATTHEW KAPLAN BOSTON – The idea of Hamilton and Wenham combining services was nothing new. After all, the two towns have shared a school district, an emergency dispatch center, library and facilities manager since the 1960s. But in 2004, … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Matthew Kaplan
How much money could casinos bring to Mass.?
BY MOLLY CONNORS AND VICTORIA KLARFELD BOSTON – There is no mystery why – with Massachusetts facing another multimillion-dollar budget gap – the promise of legalized gambling is enjoying fresh support in the Legislature. Both Senate President Therese Murray and … Continue reading
Filed under Casinos, Molly Connors, Victoria Klarfeld
State consumer group warns about toy hazards
BY SARAH THOMAS FOR THE LOWELL SUN BOSTON — Believe it or not, the Sassy Elmo Lunch Bag, the Mattel Secret Saturdays Cryptid Claw, and the Hasbro Fur Real Baby Bird all have something in common. According to MassPIRG, a … Continue reading
Filed under General News, Sarah Thomas
Lower firearm license fees sought
BY JEN JUDSON FOR THE METROWEST DAILY NEWS BOSTON – Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts brought their support for lower firearm licensing fees to the State House yesterday, arguing that cutting the $100 fee in half would promote land preservation, help … Continue reading
Filed under General News, Jen Judson
Wage hike sought for restaurant servers
BY MATTHEW KAPLAN FOR THE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE BOSTON – About five years ago, right after she had her third child, Lowell resident Cindi Hevner took a new job that would allow her to earn money and still have time … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Matthew Kaplan
Forestdale mom appeals for bullying law
BY MOLLY CONNORS FOR THE CAPE COD TIMES BOSTON – A Cape Cod mother made a tearful plea to state legislators yesterday to pass one of a dozen bills addressing school bullying, saying the state must step in to assure … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Molly Connors
Cahill speaks to Archbishop Williams students
BY SARA BROWN FOR THE PATRIOT LEDGER BRAINTREE – As some students listened and other fidgeted in anticipation of football practice, state Treasurer Tim Cahill told an Archbishop Williams High School audience why he chose to leave the Democratic Party … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Sara Brown
