KURT HAYES for State Representative, Massachusetts

  37th Middlesex district (towns of Shirley, Lunenburg, Lancaster*, Harvard, Boxborough, Acton*) 

 
 
 
 
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Rep. Benson: Charge 5 cents for plastic bags
Seeks to follow lead of Europe and California
Posted On: 3-Feb-2009
Records contradict House leader
Rogers's stance on Cape real estate deal undercut
Posted On: 23-Oct-2008
Another House speaker raises shadow of doubt
ANOTHER Mr. Speaker is under scrutiny in Massachusetts.
Posted On: 23-Oct-2008
Medical costs still burden many despite insurance
Mass. survey finds people in debt, skimping on care
Posted On: 23-Oct-2008
State fiscal problems may worsen
Stock market plunge could widen deficit
Posted On: 17-Oct-2008
Angry at Beacon Hill? Vote Republican
Democrats are not always be the party of "Change"
Posted On: 13-Oct-2008
Far more was paid to friends of DiMasi
State review says $1.8m unreported Finds secret funds were lobbying fees
Posted On: 10-Oct-2008
Patrick prepares to cut budget as financial crisis unfolds
Conflict of interest and priorities.
Posted On: 1-Oct-2008
State facing budget woes as local aid payment due
Rainy Day Fund isn't going to last
Posted On: 25-Sep-2008
Unions lose on police details
Patrick moves to tighten rule for work sites...Beacon Hill battle brewing
Posted On: 22-Sep-2008
Finance plan for T, Pike readied
Details expected on cost-sharing
Posted On: 15-Sep-2008
Unions rush to protect details
Local police deals skirt restrictions in governor's plan
Posted On: 14-Sep-2008
Brain Drain
Why so many talented educators are leaving for New York
Posted On: 14-Sep-2008
School's almost open, but as costs soar, families pay more
Energy price hikes add to budgetary problems
Posted On: 25-Aug-2008
Fees climb, some family caps come off
A free public education? Not anymore.
Posted On: 25-Aug-2008
Property tax bills climb as values dip
Facing tough economy, homeowners feel pinch
Posted On: 17-Aug-2008
Model schools
State treasurer showcases two new designs for frugality amid skyrocketing building costs
Posted On: 17-Aug-2008
Struggling T gives executives a 9% pay raise
Move sparks uproar amid fare hike talk
Posted On: 16-Aug-2008
Lottery vendor paid $132,000 to Cahill ally
Treasurer steered tens of millions to a ticket maker
Posted On: 14-Aug-2008
Welcomed, wearily
Illinois offered aid to immigrants. Budgets intervened.
Posted On: 14-Aug-2008
Road work funds shrink
As car trips dip, so does revenue
Posted On: 14-Aug-2008
So many bills, so little time on the Hill
Lawmakers race to finish session in frenzy of deals
Posted On: 14-Aug-2008
Despite financial rescue, rough road still ahead for Pike
"Doomsday Scenario"
Posted On: 14-Aug-2008
Lottery vendor paid $132,000 to Cahill ally
Treasurer steered tens of millions to a ticket maker
Posted On: 14-Aug-2008
Pension boost OK'd for state workers
Patrick signals support; critics rail at huge cost
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
Patrick rejects pension increase
Benefit could have cost state billions
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
Businesses rip healthcare proposal
Trade group declares higher costs will lead to dropped coverage
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
Commonwealth faces $13.3b healthcare bill for retirees
Panel says state needs 20-year savings plan
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
Many middle schools in Bay State stumbling
Underperformance raises questions about teaching
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
Pension fund chief has bonus after loss
Board says state outperformed indexes, peers
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
Veto this pension ploy
Legislative Fiscal Irresponsibility
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
A grim forecast for heating costs
Report warns that average 2009 oil bill for Mass. household could top $3,000
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
T warns of fare hike if agency is not rescued
Says state should step in, help patch rising deficits
Posted On: 13-Aug-2008
More deals for DiMasi's friends
Speaker's associates got work as Cognos got state contract
Posted On: 4-Aug-2008
So many bills, so little time on the Hill
Lawmakers race to finish session in frenzy of deals
Posted On: 4-Aug-2008
Road work funds shrink
As car trips dip, so does revenue
Posted On: 4-Aug-2008
City payroll costs grow 25 percent, report says
1,000-plus new workers hired in last four years
Posted On: 23-Jul-2008
Schools struggle with costs
Some get less help under new formula
Posted On: 20-Jul-2008
Cahill calls for turnpike overhaul
Says bailout plan must include changes
Posted On: 18-Jul-2008
Big Dig's red ink engulfs state
Cost spirals to $22b; crushing debt sidetracks other work, pushes agency toward insolvency
Posted On: 17-Jul-2008
Patrick sidesteps fund-raising law with lavish party
Invitation to picnic includes $5,500 pitch
Posted On: 15-Jul-2008
State lags on student grants
Limiting access for low-income families
Posted On: 13-Jul-2008
Audit finds failings at Registry
Scores of violators allowed to drive
Posted On: 10-Jul-2008
IG bolsters Acton on 40B profits
The state inspector general has found that developers allegedly used affordable housing in Acton to pad their profit margins, in the latest chapter in a wide-ranging, four-year probe.
Posted On: 6-Jul-2008
Lawmakers feeding pet projects
Bacon comes home to every corner of the Commonwealth
Posted On: 4-Jul-2008
Budget hangs on golf course plans
one of the last remaining items holding up budget negotiations was among the top reasons the state began the fiscal year without a budget. July 2, 2008.
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
State's $28b budget delayed
Taxes, healthcare are sticking points. July 1, 2008.
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
School system retirees 'double dip'
collect full salaries plus their pensions. June 28, 2008.
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Mass. Gov. Patrick eyes education reform plan
planning for the initiative, which has been in the works for about a year, didn't take into account funding. June 24, 2008.
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Judicial, political pay hikes suggested
Politicians reject the idea.....FOR NOW. June 20, 2008.
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Mass. GOP: Benson, Eldridge violated campaign-finance laws
Eldridge, who has faced similar complaints in the past, denied soliciting donations on Benson's behalf. June 18, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Benson & Eldridge accused of violating state campaign finance law.
Benson says 'Honest Mistake'. June 16, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
State plan is dismissed as par for the course
over $1M spent on plans with no results. June 16, 2008.
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Patrick's cop-out on the charter cap
Readiness school effort is Patrick's attempt to apply the lessons of charter schools - autonomy, innovation, choice, responsiveness, and a longer school day, among others - to the state's traditional public schools. And yet Patrick is currently punting on expanding the very model that has produced those lessons. June 13, 2008.
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Galvin: Lobbying laws are flawed
Investigative powers are needed, he says, June 13, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Income tax cut unlikely, says DiMasi
House Speaker says he is happy with the accomplishments this session, June 11, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
DiMasi's friend to defy order to attend hearing on lobbying
Richard D. Vitale, June 5, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Patrick discusses supporter for post
Appointment would mark shift for governor, June 4, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Lack of candor hobbles DiMasi
Dark Clouds of doubt Sal DiMasi speakership, May 30, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
State helping pay for TV ads
Issues $2.1m in tax credits; Part of effort to woo film sector, May 27, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Officials punt on police details
Political will once again fades; Union resist shift to flagmen, May 25, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Speaker would back gubernatorial appointment of interim senator
"That was a good political reason (then), it's a good political reason to change it back." May 21, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
At a loss
A litany of woes, from taxes to high cost of housing, is driving many residents out of Massachusetts, May 18, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Budget drip, drip, drip
$28 Billion and growing, May 15
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Alleged House threat probed
DiMasi requests ethis investigation, May 6, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Statehouse Secrets
Beacon Hill does its most important business behind closed doors, May 4, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
DiMasi business ties questioned
His killing of bill benefited friend, May 1, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
Our view: 'Rainy day' money should go to cities and towns
Eagle-Tribune, January 8, 2008
Posted On: 2-Jul-2008
 
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