Description: As state deficit grows to one billion $$, battle continues in legislature over proposed cut in salaries. Charles Flaherty volunteers "a pound of flesh." William Weld responds.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/10/1991
Description: Massachusetts Indians propose redesign of state seal, now degrading to Native Americans. Public document being certified with embossed seal.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/29/1989
Description: In wake of Reagan administration, state has had to take over role of HUD to provide affordable housing and shelter for homeless people. Apartment building in Grove Hall. Amy Anthony, Philip Johnston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/08/1990
Description: Chancellor Franklyn Jenifer announces comprehensive state plan providing more financial aid for public college tuition and capping assistance to private school students. Joseph Duffey.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/13/1988
Description: Gov. Weld's plan to save on state payroll includes a ten-day furlough for the workforce. AFSCME official says it violates collective bargaining agreement. Robert Cordy, Stephen Tocco.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/31/1991
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: Senate proposal would have state employees contribute 10% of premium for HMO health insurance. Sen. Henri Rauschenbach. People walking in and out of McCormack building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/13/1989
Description: Because Treasurer Robert Crane announced his imminent retirement, but will not resign early, questions are posed about George Keverian making a deal to succeed him. William Galvin, Richard Kraus.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/26/1989
Description: Mental health advocates sue state for confining mentally retarded people in Metropolitan and Taunton State Hospitals. Commissioner Henry Tomes says state lacks funds for group homes.b-roll of hospitals
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/24/1990
Description: Senate grapples with supplemental budget to meet current fiscal year deficit. An income tax surtax is considered. William Bulger, Patricia McGovern, Edward Lashman, Michael Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/04/1989