Unintended Consequences?

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The Wall Street Journal reports today that the recently passed…

Advice to BU grads as they go into the world

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It's commencement time in Boston, which means a stream of events…

When will we go cashless on the Turnpike?

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From Bob Poole is an update on all the toll roads migrating to…

Innovation Smithovation

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We often hear about how charter schools are so innovative. And…

Running the Numbers – Elevator-Style

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Here at the posh Pioneer HQ, we are well-aware of the vagaries…

The Return of the Nanny State

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Or maybe its no sign-maker left behind. The latest 'nanny-state'…

Crying won't help you

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Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good When the…

MA vs. US: Round 2: Employer Penalties

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Sorry, It's been awhile. Although the MA reform was considered…

Big kudos and 2 questions about the Aquapocalypse

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Fred Laskey and his immediate staff did an incredible job in…

Congratulations to Paul Toner

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The Cambridge Day News reported over the weekend that Paul Toner…

Addressing Staff Complaints

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Stefan (to his Hungarian friends István) Poftak has not said…

Mr. Speaker, Why Stop With The CJAM?

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UPDATE: Eagle-eyed reader notes that the amendment was filed…

Why Did the Old Woman Swallow the Fly?

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So, in order to make the convention center (which taxpayers subsidized…

Questioning the AGs Means, Not Motive

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This morning's Globe has a story on the Attorney General's office…

It's a beautiful day out

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Keep looking up folks. The sky is still blue this morning. And…

Still Curious About State Workforce Numbers

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Brian Mooney penned a piece for the Globe last week discussing…

National scholarship on education

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NCLB had its day and advanced some useful trends at the state…

Collecting Taxes, Outlaw Style

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Most of us know what will happen if we don't pay taxes lawfully…

A novel way to present your resume

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Jon Kingsdale, former executive director of the Commonwealth…

And now VT takes a pass on Race to the Top

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So now we are at VA, MN, CA and TX all taking a pass on RttT.…

Eliminating the Competition?

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State regulations promulgated in December are going to close…

Globe down 23%! Is it the price hike?

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Jon Chesto says it is in a WickedLocal report. I wonder, though.…

2 reasons why the Connector can't meet small biz insurance needs

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Two thoughts on why the Massachusetts Connector has done such…

Award-winning film on public schools – Kendall, 4/30 – 5/6

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Not to be missed for anyone who cares about public schools is…

Why's the Connector so slow in providing insurance choices to small biz?

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It is amazing to watch the Governor take credit for slapping…

A constitutional threat

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The Globe’s editorial early in the month welcoming Sarah Palin…

Not an American political convention

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Saturday post. Off topic but hopefully a fun video. Intro. The…

MA & FL should get together to drive ed reform in US

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I often say two things in different ways: (1) MA is #1 on the…

IN says no thanks to RttT

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So I guess Arne Duncan's "pretty please" letter to the Governors…

Letter from Arne Duncan: Please re-apply…

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When translated from the language of the feds, the US Secretary…