MBTAAnalysis: A look inside the MBTA
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The MBTA shuttles over a million passengers a day around Greater…
N.J. rethinking high school tests
http://articles.philly.com/2012-05-01/news/31519840_1_new-tests-graduation-rates-high-school-proficiency-assessment
Gov.…
Why States Should Jump from National Education Standards Bandwagon
http://www.texasinsider.org/why-states-should-jump-from-the-national-standards-bandwagon/
Texas…
Mass. Taxpayers Foundation Responds To Critics On Health Reform Spending
http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2012/04/mass-taxpayers-foundation-critics
A…
UMass law school not meeting goals, foes say
http://www.dolanmedia.com/view.cfm?recID=770766
A Boston-based…
Conflicts of interest in Mass’s adoption of national education standards
“No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because…
Palin Was A Prophet About Obama’s Education Takeover
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/04/26/palin_was_a_prophet_about_obamas_education_takeover_113966.html
Sarah…
Nashoba Tech makes pitch to Shirley selectmen
http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_20475903/nashoba-tech-makes-pitch-shirley-board
Ayer's…
If Only Governor Patrick Knew What His Medicaid Office Was Up To
While Governor Patrick has been pleading with the Legislature…
Conflicts of Interest in MA’s adoption of national standards
“No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because…
The power of the New Orleans school reform
http://boston.com/community/blogs/rock_the_schoolhouse/2012/04/louisiana_marches_to_its_own_b.html
For…
Why States Should Hop Off the National Standards Bandwagon
http://blog.heritage.org/2012/04/23/why-states-should-hop-off-the-national-standards-bandwagon/
When…
POOR STUDENTS IN RURAL MASSACHUSETTS OUTPERFORM THEIR URBAN COUNTERPARTS AND ARE IMPROVING MORE RAPIDLY
New study finds that all students are scoring higher, but low-income rural students
have improved more rapidly than low-income urban students.
Strauss, Kinney the right choices
http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott/newsnow/x1783273805/EDITORIAL-Strauss-Kinney-the-right-choices#axzz2OHGE6ymJ
One…
Federal Overhaul Will Require Mass To Adjust its Health Reform Law
http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2012/1/31/federal-overhaul-will-require-mass-to-adjust-its-health-reform-law.aspx#ixzz2O6SYjEp4
Although…
State Roundup: State Spending Drops $290 Billion In 5 Years
News outlets examine a variety of state health policy issues,…
Senate begins budget ‘markup’ – Sign of a damaged Congress – ACA SCOTUS ruling could bring chaos – SCOTUS rules on generics – Ways and Means targets exchange subsidies
http://www.politico.com/politicopulse/0412/politicopulse725.html
TODAY:…
Another take on “budget buster” report: Health law was more expensive, one analyst says
http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/04/18/another-take-budget-buster-report-health-law-was-more-expensive-one-analyst-says/P3MWkYqHtZG5MMYUGX6PvM/story.html
Josh…
Is Romneycare A Budget Buster?
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF) put out a report…
Attracting Business Without Giving Away the Store
http://www.governing.com/blogs/bfc/col-state-tax-incentive-economic-development-pew-study.html
Each…
Old foe resurfaces as law school pursues accreditation
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120415/NEWS/204150354/1003/TOWN02
The…
HOT(High Occupancy Toll) Lanes in Massachusetts?
Toll hikes are a tough sell in this area, but what if tolls were…
Deval Patrick’s RomneyCare
http://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2012/04/13/deval-patricks-romneycare/
There…
News Flash: Gruber and McDonough are Political
Jonathan Gruber and John McDonough are widely quoted in the media…
“The Upside-Down Constitution” Pioneer Members’ Breakfast feat. Michael Greve, AEI Scholar
Pioneer Institute and The Federalist Society co-sponsored…
California Wants A Tax Hike to Pay For Common Core
http://www.educationnews.org/education-policy-and-politics/california-wants-a-tax-hike-to-pay-for-common-core/
Lance…
Ex-Medicare chief Berwick: “The medical device industry is doing a lot to protect patients”
http://www.massdevice.com/news/ex-medicare-chief-berwick-medical-device-industry-doing-lot-protect-patients?page=3
Erstwhile…
On Birthday 6, Reflections on “RomneyCare”
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/health_stew/2012/04/on_birthday_6_reflections_on_r.html
Prior…
2012 Hewitt Health Care Lecture
Pioneer's 2012 Hewitt Health Care Lecture enjoyed record attendance, and featured a presentation by Dr. Don Berwick, formerly the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Dr. Berwick was followed by James Capretta, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
Viewpoints: Minn. Missteps With Medicaid Are Object Lesson; ‘Defensive’ Medicine: Red Herring Or Key To Health Costs?
http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/April/27/fri-opinions.aspx
Minneapolis…