Each of us owe a debt of gratitude to our military men and women who make significant personal sacrifices to protect our way of life.  Fortunately our Commonwealth reflects this shared commitment to provide for Massachusetts Veterans and their families, by leading the nation with services offered, from financial support for day to day needs, health assistance, access to education,…

Earlier this month I was pleased to participate in a conference where business, education, labor and government leaders came together to discuss ideas for a proposed economic development and jobs bill that will foster job growth by training our workforce to meet the needs of tomorrow and by establishing a welcoming environment for small businesses, start-ups, future entrepreneurs, and manufacturers…

Last week the Massachusetts House of Representatives completed work on its proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which commences July 1. In the course of this article I will report some highlights of the budget to you.  The fiscal year 2013 budget is balanced, with no new taxes to citizens or businesses in Massachusetts. It’s difficult to express what…