Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr provides his initial thoughts prior to the start of today's Senate debate on the Fiscal Year 2013 state budget.
The Senate's version of the FY13 state budget will be debated Wednesday in the Senate. Senator Tarr has filed many amendments to the state's spending bill, including these:
Today Senator Bruce Tarr released the following statement regarding the decision made today by the SJC prohibiting the RMV from increasing certain sanctions to those who drive drunk.
According to early estimates from the Kaiser Family Foundation, insurance companies will reportedly provide 15.8 million Americans with as much as $1.3 billion in rebates in 2012!
Today the Massachusetts Senate is debating a health care cost containment proposal. A substitute bill offered by Senator Tarr incorporates some common sense cost saving alternatives.
Thinking of selling your home? Begin by pricing it right...right from the beginning.
Senator Bruce Tarr attends the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School ground breaking ceremony.
Where's your Health in Spring Cleaning
Republican jobs creation bills begin public hearing process tomorrow at the Massachusetts State House
Encouragement to take charge of replenishing yourself
Here's a real estate tip to consider before putting your home on the market For Sale.
Want to be truly healthy?
Congress must prevent student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1. There is no question that the burden on our middle class families and students will soar if they jump from 3.4% to 6.8%.
Make a good impression from the beginning.
Tomorrow the State House Celebrates Greece's Independence with open to the public events starting at 12 p.m.
Senator Tarr, Strong Leather Company, Crystal Motor Express, Inc, the Gloucester Rotarians, and the North Andover Police Department aid "Suitcases 4 Kids" organization.
Senator Tarr and the Senate Republican Caucus file several amendments to the Transportation Bond Bill that is scheduled for debate on Thursday afternoon.
Senator Tarr partners with Strong Leather Company, Crystal Motor Express, Inc., the Rotary Club of Gloucester, and the North Andover Police Department in aiding the non-profit Suitcases 4 Kids.
Real estate agents still a vital part of the home sale and purchase process.
The Massachusetts Senate GOP Caucus sent a letter to the RMV inquiring about the vehicle license process.
At Healthy Kids Day at the Greater Beverly YMCA, families will enjoy rock climbing, open swim, open gym, various sports activities, and a free Yoga Kids class, plus vendor tables and demonstrations.
Deaf and blind citizens visit the State House to advocate on their behalf.
You are hereby given permission to take a break after a busy day.
Three quick tips to writing and sending Thank You Notes.
A yummy recipe for a week's worth of warm, filling breakfasts
Those of you who have dogs will recognize the "rules" we have had to establish for our Welsh Terriers. These may be similar to yours...Feel free to add your own in the comments section.
Visit the assessors office this week to see if you qualify for a reduction in your property tax bill. Here's a few programs to consider.
A simple solution to a common wardrobe dilemma.
Large projects will take longer than fifteen minutes to finish, but fifteen minutes will bring you closer to its completion.
Simple steps to avoid losing precious photographs
A simple box can corral clutter until you have enough to call for a donation pick-up.
Charity bike rides are a great way to meet people and help others.
Check-off your civic duty early in April, so you can enjoy your May activities. Moving Hamilton and Wenham Town Meetings makes sense.
Three tips for preventing clutter from accumulating in your home.
Most of us haven't learned how to know when it's time to get rid of something. Here are some tips for knowing when to let something leave your home.
We love biking and in this blog we talk specifically about mountain biking. Enjoy!
Both towns have set the dates of Town Meetings this fall. But they forgot to inform the public by putting information on the official town websites. We can to do better.
Wenham should not feel pressured by Hamilton’s timetable to hold a special town meeting on the third Saturday in October. Call a meeting when issues require a vote.
A cautionary tale about buying things, inspired by our little green friend.
When did school become a year-round proposition? Educators should limit the amount of assigned work during summer vacation.