I’ve been struggling with Q. #1, which calls for a new four percent tax on income over a million dollars, to be spent on education and transportation. Initially it sounded like a terrific idea - providing a substantial dedicated stream of financial support for much-needed education and transportation priorities to supplement annual budgets. Payment for …
Tag: Referendum Q. 1 in MA
Question 1: Sounds good but isn’t
On its surface, referendum question #1 sounds terrific. Require minimum number of registered nurses per patient in Massachusetts hospitals. Why wouldn't that be better for patients? Well, not so fast. Here are some things to think about. Rigid ratios do not take into consideration the ongoing assessment of a patient’s needs, which may change not …
Marjorie Arons-Barron 