MASSPIRG praises Governor Deval Patrick’s veto of anti consumer provision 8/09/2010

Warehouse Clubs' "Guess the Price" Bill on Governor's Desk 8/02/2010

Tucked away as inconspicuous amendments to the economic development bill now on the Governor’s desk are several provisions that will strip warehouse club shoppers of their basic rights to price disclosure and protection from scanner overcharges, according to consumer groups.

Campaign Says to Legislators: Updated Bottle Bill is Not a Gamble 7/29/2010

With less than 3 days left in the two year legislative session, the Campaign to Update the Massachusetts Bottle Bill called for quick passage of a bill that’s been pending for 16 years in the State House, which would add water bottles and similar drinks to the existing bottle bill.

Out of the Shadows: Massachusetts Quasi-Public Agencies and the Need for Budget Transparency 5/18/2010

Road Work Ahead: Holding Government Accountable for Fixing America’s Crumbling Roads and Bridges 4/28/2010

Tax Shell Game: What Do Tax Dodgers Cost You? 4/15/2010

The IRS estimates that individuals and corporations currently hold $5 trillion in tax haven countries and asserts that the United States is responsible for a large portion of these assets.

Nickel Deposit For Bottled Water? 5/18/2010

It used to be soda cans. Now the ever-present beverage of choice seems to be contained in a plastic water bottle.

Editorial: Bill increasing budget transparency makes sense 5/14/2010

A recent report by MassPIRG found 32 states ahead of Massachusetts in providing “checkbook-level” detail on state spending to the public.

Guest commentary: What’s the difference between a deposit and a tax? 5/10/2010

Now that you've just paid your taxes, raise your hand if you know the difference between a tax and a deposit.