The governor's optimistic but state legislators don't sound so sure. What do you think?
Governor Deval Patrick's still bullish about his budget proposal, which will raise $1.9 billion in new revenue through an increase in the income tax, decrease in the sales tax, and various other changes to taxes, fees and deductions. But the men and women who have to pass the bill don't sound as eager to support a package many see as a politically-damaging measure. The Boston Herald quotes several Beacon Hill legislators who sounded notes of caution to outright opposition to the budget. Those quoted cited the 1990 election losses in the wake of an income tax increase, pressure on small businesses and the higher price of gas as reasons they were skeptical. And the governor's new web tools touting proposed transportation and education …
The Westford League of Women Voters hosted an open house with Town Manager Jodi Ross in the newly renovated Town Hall.
With renovations nearing completion, the Westford League of Women Voters hosted an open house at the new Town Hall Thursday night. "We're happy to be in the new space, " said Town Manager Jodi Ross, "and very happy with the results." Residents, town staff, and members of the league socialized and explored the renovated building, including the newly added conference room where Ross and chairman of the Permanent Building Committee Tom Mahanna answered questions about the project. "We managed to take a historical structure, modernize it, and make it a livable space," said Ross. The building needed structural repairs, improved archival storage, and more meeting space while preserving the historical aspects of the building, Mahanna said. "We …
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11:01 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
I'm in the middle of a long lengthy report for my business, but I will send you this Tyler. Be it known by me anyway, I and many I know in business, do not support corporate welfare. I'll DEAL when the intensives for business to employ and we are able have to offer skilled workers employment and hire freely, returns again? That is a slippery slope BTW. Do not confuse entry level wages with … more ›