Whether it's the scandal involving the probation department or the shame of colleagues in the legislature, it is clear our elected officials do not believe in accountability, unless the story gets in the paper. Here is the latest story about efforts to destroy accountability. This one concerns education. We have to elect officials who will stop looking the other way to get along with special interests.
http://bostonherald.com/news/opinion/op_ed/view/20100729absent_accountability_mass_schools_fail/
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Election Day 100 days away!
It’s hard to believe, but Election Day is only 100 days out! Thank you for all your help.
Since we decided to try to change the way Beacon Hill does business, we have begun to build a great team and collect the tools we’ll need to give voters a real choice on November 2, 2010. None of it would have been possible without your help. Your commitment of time and money, your encouragement and advice have made a tough job fun. Thank you.
Every day items in the paper and stories we hear from neighbors remind us how important this election is. We have heard stories from people who were laid off more than a year ago and have been unable to get even an interview. We have heard from people who are behind in their mortgage for the first time and can’t get a straight answer from their lender about renegotiating the loan. We have heard from small business owners who can no longer afford their employees’ health insurance. Despite all of these problems, the legislature has not adopted an economic development plan, the debate over casinos goes on and on and tax dollars are squandered. Stories about $600,000 spent on road signs, money wasted by the probation department, and other horror stories are in the news almost every day.
With your continued support, come November 2 there will be a change on Beacon Hill.
As Election Day draws near, I need even more help. We'll be doing more and more stand outs and other events and we would love to have you join us. If you do not have a bumper sticker, let us know and we'll get you one. If you can put up a lawn sign, please send along an e-mail with your street address and we'll put you on the list. And, if you can spare the money to make a financial contribution of any size, please do. You can do it at the secure web site www.mcgrathforsenate.com or by mailing your check to The Committee to Elect Ed McGrath PO Box 773 Framingham, MA 01701.
Thanks again. I'll see you on the campaign trail.
Since we decided to try to change the way Beacon Hill does business, we have begun to build a great team and collect the tools we’ll need to give voters a real choice on November 2, 2010. None of it would have been possible without your help. Your commitment of time and money, your encouragement and advice have made a tough job fun. Thank you.
Every day items in the paper and stories we hear from neighbors remind us how important this election is. We have heard stories from people who were laid off more than a year ago and have been unable to get even an interview. We have heard from people who are behind in their mortgage for the first time and can’t get a straight answer from their lender about renegotiating the loan. We have heard from small business owners who can no longer afford their employees’ health insurance. Despite all of these problems, the legislature has not adopted an economic development plan, the debate over casinos goes on and on and tax dollars are squandered. Stories about $600,000 spent on road signs, money wasted by the probation department, and other horror stories are in the news almost every day.
With your continued support, come November 2 there will be a change on Beacon Hill.
As Election Day draws near, I need even more help. We'll be doing more and more stand outs and other events and we would love to have you join us. If you do not have a bumper sticker, let us know and we'll get you one. If you can put up a lawn sign, please send along an e-mail with your street address and we'll put you on the list. And, if you can spare the money to make a financial contribution of any size, please do. You can do it at the secure web site www.mcgrathforsenate.com or by mailing your check to The Committee to Elect Ed McGrath PO Box 773 Framingham, MA 01701.
Thanks again. I'll see you on the campaign trail.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Don't lower education standards
Yesterday two people who fought for the education reform that began Massachusetts' long process towards excellence in education came out against the Administration's plan to lower standards. Both former Governor Weld and former Senate president Birmingham are against the plan. The Republican and the Democrat who led the fight for education reform say no to this change, but today the majority in the legislature is silent about this critical change in policy.
Please tell your legislators to speak out and protect the progress we have made in education over the last two decades.
Please tell your legislators to speak out and protect the progress we have made in education over the last two decades.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
More of the same on Beacon Hill
Today's story about the licensing inspector allegedly taking a bribe gives me a strange feeling of deja vu.
http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1267673&pos=breaking
My memory is that Gov. Romney tried to fire the licensing inspectors. The legislature responded by assigning them to the Treasurer's office. Does this remind any one else of the Probation Department mess? When the judiciary controlled the Probation Department, the legislature did not like that and created the mess we all read about a few months ago.
http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1267673&pos=breaking
My memory is that Gov. Romney tried to fire the licensing inspectors. The legislature responded by assigning them to the Treasurer's office. Does this remind any one else of the Probation Department mess? When the judiciary controlled the Probation Department, the legislature did not like that and created the mess we all read about a few months ago.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Secrecy inappropriate in casino debate
Today the legislature's leadership will name the conference committee that will deal with the casino legislation. Recent news reports state that the conference committee will do its work in secret. Given the recent rash of ethical lapses involving members of the legislature and the effects expanded gambling will have on the quality of life in Massachusetts, secrecy and a lack of transparency in the process is unacceptable. The members of the conference committee must open up the process to the public.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
State budget puts off tough choices and makes some bad choices
Make no mistake the state budget passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Patrick yesterday puts off making tough political decisions and shows that those running state government have the wrong priorities.
http://boston.com/community/blogs/rock_the_schoolhouse/2010/07/_governor_patrick_signed_a.html
http://boston.com/community/blogs/rock_the_schoolhouse/2010/07/_governor_patrick_signed_a.html
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