Governor Patrick decided not to speak before the AFL-CIO in Plymouth yesterday, citing the support of other trade unions for the police would mean the crowd inside would be sparse. After spending the day in Fall River  ( my home town), the Governor chose to return to Boston and not attend the Plymouth event. We must be sure to send a message of collective bargaining rights, because some would choose to twist this and make it about the "greedy police" not willing to sacrifice.

Meanwhile, back at the State House, the driver restriction bill banning texting and limiting phone use cleared the House. Also contained in the bill, is a section which would make drivers over 75 take a eye test each time they renewed their license. Last session a similar bill passed the House, but died in the Senate.