By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com Political cynicism is at a seemingly all-time high in the United States, and yet another issue has come to the forefront of the current presidential campaign to further stir the pot. Many are blasting President Obama’s recent evolution on the issue of gay marriage as a (more…)
The 2013 City Budget A Guest Op-Ed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr. It is with great pride and honor that we presented the Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget Proposal to the City Council on Monday night. As we mentioned in our letter to the Council, this is a starting point (more…)
The Economic Case for Early Education A Guest Op-Ed by Senator Katherine Clark Last week I co-hosted a legislative briefing on the importance of early childhood education with Arthur Rolnick of the University of Minnesota’s Human Capital Research Collaborative and a former economist at the Federal Reserve. Professor Rolnick’s research (more…)
Supporting our Veterans: A Guest Op-Ed By Sen. Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) Last week the Massachusetts Senate passed the Valor Act, new legislation that will expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The bill was sponsored by Senator Mike Rush (more…)
A Guest Op-Ed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr. The most amazing part of City Government is the ability to work “hyper-local.” In this day and age where jobs are going out of state, overseas or into office buildings in Boston or along route 128, there is often a greater need (more…)
Striking the Right Balance: Affordable Energy, Renewable Energy A Guest Op-Ed by Sen. Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) Last week the State Senate acted to address the high cost of electricity in Massachusetts. The Senate unanimously passed energy legislation that supports job creation, economic recovery and innovation by encouraging the growth of (more…)
A Guest Op-Ed by Senator Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the prevalence of autism in the United States has risen to 1 in 88 children. The estimated prevalence for boys is approximately 1 in 54, and 1 in 252 (more…)
View from the Hill: Opposing Ethanol Trains A Guest Op-Ed by Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein Global Petroleum’s ethanol trains plan is an extremely dangerous & irresponsible one which I’m adamantly opposed to implementing. I find it indefensible to send great quantities of this volatile fuel through densely populated residential areas, where (more…)
Drug Shortages are Compromising Patient Health and Safety A Guest Op-Ed by Senator Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) Shortages of drugs for some types of cancer and other serious medical conditions are affecting the health and safety of patients in the Commonwealth. Insufficient supplies are also driving up the costs of healthcare. (more…)
Giving Back for Good Causes By Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr. While many times I will use this space to talk about the initiatives our administration is leading, this time I hope to share my feelings about some wonderful Everett families who are facing some uphill battles and how we can (more…)
