On Monday morning BRIEFING

 

Tuesday, Mar 24,2009, 12:07:36 PM   Click:

Boston Herald
Published: Sunday, 22 March 2009
Compiled by Hillary Chabot

Transportation revenues and reforms continue to dominate activity on Beacon Hill this week. Massachusetts Turnpike Authority board is expected to delay a toll increase that was scheduled today on foot on March 29. Both the House and Senate to adopt the transportation reforms in the next two weeks. Legislators have also sought clarification on a little known, the schedule of tolls that could increase tolls again in four years, even if the Governor Deval Patrick 19-cent gasoline tax is implemented.

Chapters of Deval

Engine: As the first anniversary of the managed competition for auto insurance approaches, Patrick administration puts positive spin on the new plan. Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes reversed the decision last week to cut a board to help drivers to be found liable for an accident. The administration has also invested in a future study to present the results of the new Geico auto insurance market is preparing to start business in the Bay State.

The only Republican with Holly Robichaud

It is the finger in the chaos DC Let's face the fact that Inspector Clouseau would be better watching the bailout money that the tax cheat Tim Geithner, do not blame me Senator Chris Dodd and Joe Biden, Vice President, who not even know the name of the website created to oversee the funds. If our elected officials really want to stop wasting money, then they should follow Governor Sarah Palin to lead. Do not take the money.

Political Pulse

Today, the question: Now that the toll increases have been delayed, this Beacon Hill lawmakers should focus on the next step?

Pension reform or reform of ethics: To vote: Go to the Monday morning meeting information online at BostonHerald. Com.

Last week, the feedback: that legislators can avoid the toll hikes before the March 29 deadline?

Yes: 19 percent No: 81 percent

"When will we get? Increase the gas tax, tolls increase, out of large companies. We pay for everything. Can you please tell me why this happens all the time?" reader opinion.

Dish under the dome

Chamber officials are frantically preparing for the release of their budget in April, and the state's cash contribution continues to be bleak. While Patrick has focused on taxes on gasoline, alcohol and sweets, many legislators are focused on a broad tax

Obama in office

President Obama will focus on its budget this week, including a plan to reduce the deficit in half, move the healthcare reforms and reduce dependence on foreign oil. There is also another difficult weeks for the Treasury Secretary Geithner, which expects to unveil its anticipated bailout plan banks.

Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.

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