Description: Frank Hatch announces his Republican candidacy for governor. Denounces Dukakis on taxes, auto insurance, food stamps. Hatch says that he is willing to listen, tell it like it is, and make tough decisions. He wishes to shed the 'taxachusetts' label and restore credibility in state government. He states the importance of reducing taxes and bringing money down to cities from the state level.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/27/1977
Description: State revenue department interior. Women office workers processing tax returns at rows of computer terminals in large, open area with fluorescent lights overhead. Men using printer.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/04/1977
Description: State workers in large office in McCormack building. Interviews with female employee who describe the positive impact that flextime has had on their lives. Interview with supervisors who explain the increase in productivity and positive attitude after the introduction of flextime; difficulty in measuring productivity. Advantages to the state include an improvement in employee morale, elimination of tardiness, reduction of sick leave.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/11/1977
Description: Part of an interview with state auditor Thaddeus Buczko in his office. He discusses how audit reports newly evaluate some key legal obligations of state agencies, such as affirmative action and privacy statutes.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/16/1977
Description: State welfare office interiors. Receptionist takes calls on multiline rotary dial phone. Women workers at metal desks in groups of four. File cabinets stuffed with manila folders of paperwork. Form for assistance payments. Staff person talks to client/applicant in Spanish. Interviews with two supervisors about qualifications for social work jobs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/15/1977