Yesterday State Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford belives its time for the Legislature and Governor to take a close look at all expenses in the University of Massachusetts System.
The Mass. Senate debates its version of the state budget starting Wednesday, but so far the Senate version calls for $23 million less than the House budget for UMass
April 18, 2013 A Southcoast lawmaker, Mattapoisett Democrat William Straus, has been named to a conference committee to resolve differences between the House and Senate verisons of a State Transportation bill.
Both branches this month approved legislation that calls for $500-million in transportation spending
April 11, 2013
April 5, 2013
February 27, 2013 Gov. Deval Patrick is renewing his push for new revenues to pay for transportation and education initiatives, while acknowledging concerns about his plan to raise the state income tax.
The tax changes proposed by the governor, aimed at raising nearly $2 billion in the fiscal year starting July 1, have so far received a lukewarm reception from legislative leaders on Beacon Hill
January 20, 2013 