Monthly Archives: November 2005

Our pals at Associated Industries of Massachusetts — nice folks, really — oppose the health insurance payroll assessment passed by the House of Reps in early November. They have created a calculator to let businesses assess what it would or … Continue reading →

Some embellishments to the entry on the State House News Service poll showing support for the House-approved payroll assessment on employers who don’t cover their workers. The overall result — 66 to 29% in favor. Looking at the poll internals, … Continue reading →

Respected pollster Gerry Cherinsky just released a new poll with lots of surprising and significant results, for example: –Massachusetts voters support in-state tuition rates for children of illegal immigrants 54-42%; –Gov. Romney’s favorability is now at 47%; 42% consider his … Continue reading →

A column in today’s New York Times makes the compelling observation: Sometimes, a tax cut for the wealthy can hurt the wealthy. The column lists a litany of ways that our national budget insanity — cutting taxes for the wealthy … Continue reading →

It’s just after 5pm and all ballot initiative signatures are now due at city and town halls. The deadline has passed. MassACT, the health reform ballot initiative collected more than 112,000 signatures from nearly every city and town in the … Continue reading →

Last week, Illinois announced the implementation of a new comprehensive health coverage program for all children in the state, regardless of income. According to IL state officials, their program, “All Kids,” will make Illinois the first state to provide health … Continue reading →

HCFA, Health Law Advocates, and the Mass. Law Reform Institute are putting Governor Mitt Romney on notice: reinstate dental services for poor pregnant women and mothers or face a lawsuit. In July, Governor Romney signed the fiscal year 2006 state … Continue reading →

From our friends at Families USA: (The Massachusetts delegation voted 100% the right way, against cuts to Medicaid. Say “thanks” if you have the chance.) After a long, heated debated, the House approved a budget reconciliation bill early Friday with … Continue reading →

The evidence of a national meltdown in employer sponsored health insurance continues to mount. Here’s a piece from last week’s Providence Journal (11/17): The percentage of Rhode Island employers that offer health insurance to employees decreased from 79% to 75% … Continue reading →

Vote Now: Boston Business Journal: Log-on and vote on SURVEY QUESTION: Should businesses be required to offer health insurance? Right now it is 56% Yes and 41% No. By the way, the question could be worded better. The House plan … Continue reading →