Oped: Transparency Archives - Pioneer Institute

Executive branch overreach, blanket orders having harmful effects

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September 1, 2020

At the outset of the pandemic, limited knowledge and the need to mitigate risk understandably led to political overreach. At this point in the disaster response, though, we are far better at distinguishing fact from fiction and policies that have worked from those that have not.

In The Era Of COVID-19, Mass. Needs To Get Long-Term Care Right

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May 20, 2020

This op-ed originally appeared in WGBH News. In much of the…

Op-ed: Justification For 40% Legislative Leadership Raises Is Political Voodoo

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February 1, 2017

When doing the people's will is secondary to legislators'…

OpEd: Shine a light upon MBTA pension fund

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April 25, 2016

By Mary Z. Connaughton and Charles Chieppo Guest Columnists Originally…

Connaughton, Sivolella: Challenging the Legislature's Secrecy

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April 23, 2015

By Mary Z. Connaughton and John Sivolella Guest Columnists This…

Boston Herald: Let’s put more light in sunshine law

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November 7, 2014

By J. Patrick Brown and Mary Connaughton. This op-ed originally…

Boston Herald: New convention center math

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June 10, 2014

This article was published in the Boston Herald on June 9, 2014. Author:…

Boston Herald: State often keeps public in dark

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November 14, 2013

Massachusetts performs dismally when it comes to government openness. Pending legislation filed by state Rep. Peter Kocot (D-Northampton) could begin to change that.

Boston Herald: Gov owes Obamacare diagnosi$

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May 16, 2013

Op-Ed by Mary Connaughton & Josh Archambault Wednesday,…

Boston Herald op-ed: Legislature must open up on spending

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April 1, 2013

Legislature must open up on spending Monday, April 1, 2013 By: Mary…

Mary Z. Talks EBT Reform on Fox 25

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February 2, 2013

Watch Pioneer's Administration and Finance Director, Mary Z. Connaughton, on Fox 25 with Maria Stephanos. "Expert Discusses Surprising New EBT Numbers."

Medfield residents get around $2K if House GOP OKs payroll tax cut

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December 22, 2012

http://www.wickedlocal.com/medfield/news/x1157706593/Medfield-residents-get-around-2K-if-House-GOP-OKs-payroll-tax-cut?zc_p=2#axzz2OHGE6ymJ Medfield…

Boston Herald: Mass. must turn up lights

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November 30, 2012

If Massachusetts is serious about transparency, state leaders should provide one-stop campaign contribution shopping.

MetroWest Daily News: Why the Bay State needs its own CBO

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September 16, 2012

Establishing an independent office in Massachusetts like the CBO, to be run by the inspector general would pay for itself. Improved decision-making and accountability promote both efficiency and public trust.

Boston Herald: State Undercuts Open Records Law

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September 14, 2012

Friday, September 14, 2012 Circulation:108,548 By Tom Nash Tom…

With 'process-lite,' is a full-time Legislature even necessary?

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June 18, 2012

http://www.heraldnews.com/opinions/x465804200/GUEST-OPINION-With-process-lite-is-a-full-time-Legislature-even-necessary The…

Massachusetts releases details on tax credit recipients

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June 16, 2012

http://www.wickedlocal.com/ashland/news/x465800201/Massachusetts-releases-details-on-tax-credit-recipients?zc_p=1#axzz2NcNYjWOG The…

Transparency and reality

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June 3, 2012

http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/opinions/x1347550267/Morisy-Poftak-Transparency-and-reality?zc_p=1#axzz2NcNYjWOG Motherhood,…

Warren takes a pounding but keeps on ticking

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May 25, 2012

http://www.commonwealthmagazine.org/The-Download/222-Warren-takes-a-pounding-but-keeps-on-ticking.aspx Elizabeth…

Marty Lamb Announces Support of State House Ethics Reform

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May 23, 2012

http://holliston-hopkinton.patch.com/articles/marty-lamb-supports-state-house-ethics-reform On…

Vispoli Supports Keyes Legislative Ethics Plan

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May 22, 2012

http://andover.patch.com/articles/vispoli-supports-keyes-legislative-integrity-to-plan Monday,…

Taxachusetts redux

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May 11, 2012

http://www.pharmacychoice.com/News/article.cfm?Article_ID=884991 May…

Mitt Romney Homeland Security Record In Massachusetts: Domestic Spying, Wiretapping

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May 4, 2012

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/04/mitt-romney-homeland-security-massachusetts_n_1467940.html Mitt…

State Roundup: State Spending Drops $290 Billion In 5 Years

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April 19, 2012

News outlets examine a variety of state health policy issues,…

Another take on “budget buster” report: Health law was more expensive, one analyst says

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April 18, 2012

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…

George Will: Laws sometimes serve up lawlessness

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March 12, 2012

http://seattletimes.com/html/opinion/2017712347_will12.html Two…

It's Official - Daniel Grabauskas Now Highest Paid City Employee

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March 2, 2012

http://www.hawaiireporter.com/its-official-daniel-grabauskas-now-highest-paid-city-employee/123 It's…

Open Checkbook: State vendors in Arlington

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February 16, 2012

http://www.wickedlocal.com/arlington/news/x1569726331/Open-Checkbook-State-vendors-in-Arlington#axzz2O6UfvORR Earlier…

Q&A: Michael Morisy, Co-Founder of MuckRock

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February 13, 2012

MuckRock is an online startup that helps journalists streamline,…

U.S. history an innovative field worth teaching

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February 8, 2012

http://www.lowellsun.com/editorials/ci_19909427 Last month,…