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The same small appliance seen around the Internet, orbiting the Hub of the Universe. Mom of a teenager, programmer, concentrating on my own nonsense. I block evangelizing and marketing and trolls. Hosting a Balloon Juice Jackals Feed.

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FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hello!
I maintain the
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FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 22h

Stability and predictability is key to sustainable growth. And to riding out economic recessions.
We're certainly not perfect, but we have put a lot of thought into how to make living in the Commonwealth actually work. 3/fin

FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 22h

Healthcare encourages productivity by employees (fewer sick days, fewer care days for sick family members.
Education creates more higher paying jobs.
Level and predictable business taxes encourages businesses to locate here, employ here, and remain here. 2/n

FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 22h

It was Mike Dukakis who convinced us that we could have anything we wanted, if we could figure out how to pay for it.
We try very hard to prioritize economic multipliers; infrastructure encourages business. 1/n

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FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 23h

The Millionaire's tax funds the universal free breakfast and lunch program at schools statewide (among many other things).
Massachusetts' schools are already quite well funded; we tend to rank between 1st and 3rd against the rest of the country (constantly changing places with VT, CT and NJ).

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FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 23h

Exactly. Public parks every few blocks, MBTA transit, the Esplanade, et cetera.
When certain midwestern family members ask if we'll retire to Florida, I always say, "no, more likely to a highrise in Boston or Cambridge."

FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 23h

Many years ago, my niece was visiting from Missouri, and she commented about "so many things are free!"
I replied that we paid for public playgrounds every 5 blocks, DCR swimming and skating, and bike paths in our income and sales taxes.

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FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 1d

You get a lot of empty-nest professionals who move from a largeish place in exurban Boston to a condo in Back Bay or the Seaport, as well.

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FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 1d

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At the rally I attended, there were 200 at 10am (when I drove by en route to parking), about 500 when I arrived at 10:10, and about 1000 at 10:30.
It was reported as 200 attendees.

FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 1d

The bitter truth is that even with taxes, the quality of life is better in MA, CT, NYC, CA, etc.

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FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 1d

Or beat the incumbent in the preliminary...

FlyingToaster @jasiglar.bsky.social · 1d

Our school has "phone hotels" just inside every door, where the phones go during instructional time.
Last year, during the two bomb threats and a lockdown, all of the kids were able to get to their phones and text their parents.
I was a parent who threatened to litigate if they took away phones.