Monthly Archives: July 2011

July 28, 2011

Long Overdue Alimony Bill Hits Gov.’s Desk

**UPDATE 9/26/2011 – Governor Patrick signed The Alimony Reform Act of 2011** ____________________________________________________________________________ Today the Senate picked up where the House left off last week — passing the long awaited Alimony Reform Act of 2011.  Advocates of alimony reform packed … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2011

Taking Care of Those Who Protect Us

In this past Sunday’s New York Times, a moving article described an Army veteran who, after returning home from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder, became involved in a confrontation with police.  While experiencing a post traumatic episode, this particular veteran … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2011

Cash-Strapped Courts Cut Again

How any organization can absorb almost $100 million in cuts to its funding over a period of three years seems unfathomable.  But, we’re not talking about just any organization here.  We’re talking about the branch of government responsible for interpreting … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2011

Budget and Policy

Last week, the House and Senate sent the $30.6 billion state budget for FY 2012 to Governor Patrick. According to State House News, the 314-page budget included 218 outside sections, which affect current policy and provide for studies on a … Continue reading →

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