It’s shaping up to be a big night for the Democrats, but folks on both sides of the aisle are breathing easier in Massachusetts, as Question 1 went down BIG on election night. While all the votes haven’t been counted, news outlets are now reporting lopsided numbers, with the “No” side collecting as much...
One of the interesting revelations...is what a vicious spiral we would find ourselves in, were Question 1 to pass. Why? Because so much of the federal aid we receive is contingent on the level of state aid...As we slash programs to try to shrink our budget, we will also watch federal dollars being sucked...
Question 1 is a gimmick -- it's a ham fisted and poorly thought out effort to "make a point" to those hated bureaucrats on Beacon Hill, consequences be damned. As MTF notes, the state could fire all 68,000 people in its employ and still save only $5b, leaving $7b left to cut. While Belmont...
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