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November 28, 2006

SunTalk Live with Sen. Panagiotakos

Tonight (Nov. 28) at 7 p.m., I'll discuss ideas on what Gov.-elect Deval Patrick should focus on in setting his legislative agenda for the state. My special guest is Sen. Steve Panagiotakos, who is a member of Senate President Rrobert Travaglini's management team and will be a prime mover and shaker in the coming year. Callers should dial in by 7 p.m. to reserve a spot on the show or you can just listen in. The number is 978-364-8255. We'll be taking calls from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Some of the topics we're sure to cover:
1. Patrick's proposal to unify health insurance prrograms for all government workers, both local and state. This would help municipalities in their push for contract reform.
2. Education aid to cities and towns. The formula hasn't been changed in more than a decade. Is it time for an independent study group to establish new criteria for the way the state doles out aid to communities?
3. Job creation: Where can the state do a better job to reduce business regulations and costs that are making it harder for companies to reside here?

If you have comments, send them to this blog and also dial in to the show tonight.

Posted by at November 28, 2006 10:04 AM