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2007-2008 State Legislative Report

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Zero Waste Solution

With the right plan, Massachusetts could cut needless waste—and come up with efficient ways to recycle and reuse the rest. With some work, we could one day cut our waste down to zero.

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Transparency.gov

The ability to see how government uses the public purse will check corruption, bolster public confidence in government, and promote fiscal responsibility.

Public Transit

Band-aid fixes like fare hikes and service cuts put a huge burden on riders, and they almost always result in fewer people taking public transportation. They also don't get to the root of the problem: chronic underfunding for public transit in Massachusetts.

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6/29/2009 Massachusetts Gets an A- in Overall Spending of the Transportation Stimulus Funds More

6/19/2009 Conference Committee Fails to Include New Transparency Measures in Final Budget More

6/15/2009 New Report: Despite “Green” Claims, Incinerator Industry Just Blowing Smoke More

6/11/2009 MBTA Hastily Announces Fare Hikes, Service Cuts and an “Expedited” Public Process More

6/09/2009 Health Reform Could Mean Jobs, Economic Growth in Massachusetts More

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