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 …
Reaching for weekly recycling, a new citywide facilities manager, regionalized veteran services and more were announced in an overview of Mayor Rob Dolan's proposed fiscal 2013 city budget.
Editor's note: This article was corrected on Wednesday, April 18 with Mary-Kate Mahoney's correct name and grade. Mayor Rob Dolan plans to present his fiscal 2013 budget proposal to the Melrose Board of Aldermen on April 17, with a public hearing scheduled for Thursday, May 10. Last Friday, the mayor held a press conference to go over some of the highlights of his proposal for the coming year. Some of the proposals have been previously covered on Melrose Patch, such as the elimination of the full-day kindergarten fee. Here's a snapshot of eight items that standout: New recycling coordinator Jess Schmitt will be a full-time position—funded by recycling revenues—with the goal of the city moving to weekly recycling pickup within 24 months. …
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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 ›