MassBudget: The Minimum Wage and Job Creation

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. The Minimum Wage and Job Creation In a series of recent papers, MassBudget has found that: Today's minimum wage is 24% lower than it was in 1968 (adjusted for inflation). The gap between what minimum wage workers earn and what other workers earn has grown substantially over time--especially at the top of the income spectrum. Raising the minimum wage to $10 would increase the wages of 575,000 workers. Our new report, The Minimum Wage and Job Creation, finds no evidence that raising the minimum wage has impeded job growth in Massachusetts. Since 1995, Massachusetts has raised the minimum wage six times. And during that period, job growth has been stronger in industries with high concentrations of minimum wage workers than in industries with low concentrations of minimum wage workers. The Minimum Wage and Job Creation considers not only recent changes in Massachusetts, but also the experience of other New England states and the most up to date economic studies. Read THE MINIMUM WAGE AND JOB CREATION See our EARLIER WORK ON THE MINIMUM WAGE, including an interactive chart that lets you compare various options for adjusting the minimum wage. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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10th Norfolk Campaign - Peter Padula

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the third of a series to view the five campaign signs.

Peter Padula is one of two Democrats facing off in the primary.




For more on the Padula campaign visit his web page  http://padulaforrep.com/


Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Democrats had their first debate on July 30. There is a follow up one scheduled for Medway on Aug 21.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/showed-just-how-closely-aligned-they.html

Campaign News

Register to vote for the Sept. 6 primary

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

4th Congressional Democrats engage in friendly forum

by Will Richmond/Herald News staff reporter

4th Congressional GOP hopefuls aim at Dems

by Will Richmond/Herald News staff reporter

State rep candidate plans bowling night in Franklin

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin Art Association to meet, Sept. 5

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The Franklin Art Association will begin its 2012-2013 season with a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

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10th Norfolk Campaign - John Jewell

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the second of a series to view the five campaign signs.

John Jewell is one of three Republicans facing off in the primary.



For more on the Jewell campaign visit his web page  http://www.johnjewell.org/



Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Republicans will face off in a debate on Tuesday, Aug 28th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/10th-norfolk-republican-debate.html

Franklin Police: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

If you tend to drink and drive, be even more careful as the Franklin Police are teaming up with other communities.

In the News: Dean, MOMS

Dean School of Professional and Continuing Studies slates information session

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

MOMs Club of Franklin plans open house

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin MOMS - Open House - Sep 6, 9:00 AM

The MOMS Club of Franklin invites Franklin mothers to attend their Open House on Thursday September 6, at 9:00 AM, at the Hockomock Area YMCA. The Y is located at 45 Forge Hill Road. The Y staff will provide games and entertainment for the children while Whole Foods of Bellingham makes a presentation on healthy eating habits for children. The Y's pool will be available for open swim after the event if weather permits. For additional information about the event, please contact Caitlin MacDonald at franklinnorthmoms@gmail.com.

10th Norfolk Campaign - Rich Eustis

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the first of a series to view the five campaign signs.

Rich Eustis is one of three Republicans facing off in the primary.



For more on the Eustis campaign visit his web page  http://www.richeustis.com/


Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Republicans will face off in a debate on Tuesday, Aug 28th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/10th-norfolk-republican-debate.html

"a Town Council is like having Town Meeting twice a month"

The Milford Daily News reports on some area communities that have changed from a town meeting to a manager and elected council to govern.

Franklin Town Administrator Jeffrey D. Nutting said many Bay State communities are still wrestling with "the never-ending debate over choosing between giving people a direct voice or governmental efficiency.'' 

Since revising its charter in 2010, Franklin is governed by nine Town Council members and an administrator whom they appoint. 

"When communities debate this you always hear people's concern about losing their representative voices. The love of town meeting is an emotional issue. People say it's the purest form of democracy,'' he said. "But towns can't be run like they were 200 years ago. I just see the world is changing and I think this is the best way to deal with it.'' 

For Nutting, working in concert with Town Council has helped Franklin move quickly to offer businesses tax incentives to move to town, fine tune zoning changes and resolve unexpected problems.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x866123769/Officials-Change-led-to-greater-efficiency#ixzz23Px1QbT8

In the News: library, temple

What summer holds beyond stacks at area libraries

by Julia Spitz/Daily News staff

Former Boston lawyer serving higher law in Franklin

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Franklin Public Library: Star Wars Symposium

 

 

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Parmenter - Modular Units

Walked by the Parmenter School on Saturday to get pictures of the modular units before they get removed. According to the update at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday (8/7/12), the propane tank is scheduled to be removed first, then the units will come down. During the last week of August, the DPW will return the space below the modulars to useful land, seeding grass, etc.

What do the modulars look like?

From the outside, a walk around them produces the following views.















The tech department would probably not be happy to find that one of their computer cables was being used to hold the door open from time to time.

Closing Day for St Rocco's

Today marks the closing of the Olympics in London and St Rocco's Festival here in Franklin.

Annual fun at St. Rocco's in Franklin

by Derek McLean/News staff

Yes, the major reason for St Rocco's Festival is a fund raiser for St Mary's Church

"considered high quality by all standards"

Towns with a higher bond rating are more likely to be able to pay off their loans, and as such are often given a lower rate of interest on their bonds. 

"On smaller projects, a few (percentage) points isn’t going to matter too much," said Ballantine. "But if you’re building a high school, it can make a significant difference." 

Much like there are three main credit bureaus for personal credit scores, there are three main bond rating agencies — Moody’s Investors Service, Standard and Poor’s, and Fitch Group.

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x521655892/Despite-recession-area-municipal-bond-rates-in-good-shape#ixzz23KDAVE3B

Franklin has been able to maintain a very good bond rating with its overall budget management. This will be a major factor as the new high project goes out to bid for the bonds to finance the building. Of course, the timing for the actual construction bids will hopefully produce the lowest overall cost for the project as well.

Franklin is also aggressive in managing its debt to take advantage of the lowest ratings available. It was able to perform two refinancing exercises that substantially reduced the amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the bond. The most recent of these efforts was reported on during the FinCom meeting in April
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/live-reporting-fincom.html