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Old 10-12-2019, 04:40 PM
 
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Not quite. You don't need a state license to work at a VA or a Federal prison. There have been a number of notorious instances of quack doctors who had their state licenses yanked who work at those facilities. I'm not saying all VA physicians are unqualified but the bad ones land there occasionally.


Also, the Federal government is exempt from local zoning.


So you're one for three in your example.
Wrong
https://woman.thenest.com/veteran-ad...nse-22905.html

"All Veterans Administration physicians are required to be licensed in at least one state to practice with the agency. This license must be for unrestricted practice."

So technically you could have a license in another state but as long as it is one it is fine. It just isn't required to be the same state. There is no nation medical license. So we might debate what state has the best one but that would force people to take multiple licenses and could be considered discrimination to other stares etc.

As for zoning that's if it is federally owned. If it's rented (and many are) it is. Code is the same also
https://www.gsa.gov/node/81625


"Zoning Laws. During the planning process and development of associated environmental documentation for new construction and renovation projects, GSA *shall* consider all requirements (other than procedural requirements) of zoning laws, design guidelines, and other similar laws of the state and/or local government. This includes, but is not limited to, laws relating to landscaping, open space, building setbacks, maximum height of the building, historic preservation, and aesthetic qualities of a building. The project design team is to fully address such laws and requirements in their planning and design documents. Any proposed deviations from such laws are to be documented, fully justified, and brought to the attention of the GSA project manager for resolution.

Local regulations *must* be followed without exception in the design of systems that have a direct impact on off-site terrain or utility systems (such as storm water run-off, erosion control, sanitary sewers and storm drains and water, gas, electrical power and communications, emergency vehicle access, and roads and bridges).

With respect to the number of parking spaces, the requirements stated in the building program take precedence over zoning ordinances in all cases. Although GSA may not be able to directly compensate for displaced parking (as a result of site acquisition), the project team should seek creative alternatives and partnerships to address parking concerns brought about by GSA’s development. Considerations may include shared parking facilities and strategies to encourage transit use.

In the case of leased facilities built on private land, *all*local zoning ordinances apply."


Building code can also apply. Generally speaking if you have a conflict you go with what is the most stringent. Heck I know of a significant housing project where HUD flew people down but then the electical inspector didn't inspect it yet and thus didn't get an occupancy permit. HUD flew back and had to return when finished.

 
Old 10-12-2019, 07:21 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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I'm not saying it would be public housing. You have to understand what the mass 40b laws allow and not allow. That's been around for quite some time.

Anyone that is elected will do what they want as long as they get elected. This is why in the northeast they don't vote for judges. Do if someone donated to the AG they get a pass. At least worry the appointment process you don't get removed. Next thing you'll tell me is we should elect the Supreme Court.

There's a huge difference between parry service and public service. If the AG was apolitical why call yourself a democrat? Political parties don't add value
The Massachusetts Inspector General is selected by the Governor, Attorney General and the State Auditor. They are all elected officials. If you think the IG is any less beholding to those that selected them, then you are fooling yourself. Unfortunately as much as you would like it to be otherwise, politics comes into play in all government officials. Jay
 
Old 10-13-2019, 04:45 AM
 
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The Massachusetts Inspector General is selected by the Governor, Attorney General and the State Auditor. They are all elected officials. If you think the IG is any less beholding to those that selected them, then you are fooling yourself. Unfortunately as much as you would like it to be otherwise, politics comes into play in all government officials. Jay
I'm sorry but this comes down to appointed to elected. If you are appointed you can wait others out. Elected is direct. Moreover what are the laws of educational fi ding (chapter 70)road funding (Chapter 90), special Ed (circuit breaker) etc.

You'll say it's under various dept but it then is obvious again that it is decree and not rules of law. CT is political and it shows.
 
Old 10-13-2019, 07:37 AM
 
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I'm sorry but this comes down to appointed to elected. If you are appointed you can wait others out. Elected is direct. Moreover what are the laws of educational fi ding (chapter 70)road funding (Chapter 90), special Ed (circuit breaker) etc.

You'll say it's under various dept but it then is obvious again that it is decree and not rules of law. CT is political and it shows.
What are you talking about? Of course there are laws to support these sectors. They aren’t just arbitrarily set up. The difference Connecticut places them under existing departments to keep it simple rather than having independent groups. We are trying to save money, not spend more. You can easily look up these laws yourself. They are all there.

And are you saying Massachusetts does not show its politics? I disagree. It’s just as political as Connecticut and it shows as well. Jay
 
Old 10-13-2019, 10:15 AM
 
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Every big Department in CT has inspector Generals that are supposed to handle complaints and questions from inside and outside. Maybe having a IG that more facilitates investigations across those departments and publicize findings might work well enough, which wouldn't require a huge office itself. As well, the CSP's MCD and AG also fill in the roles.

Not too sure what another constitutional office of IG for independent investigation would bring to the table, really.
 
Old 10-13-2019, 05:26 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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Every big Department in CT has inspector Generals that are supposed to handle complaints and questions from inside and outside. Maybe having a IG that more facilitates investigations across those departments and publicize findings might work well enough, which wouldn't require a huge office itself. As well, the CSP's MCD and AG also fill in the roles.

Not too sure what another constitutional office of IG for independent investigation would bring to the table, really.

At the minimum it would bring more state employees and their pensions into Govt. Which is surprising since most of the people here hate Govt employees.


These posters are the type of people that would spend 1,000,000 million dollars to save 100,000 dollars.



They can't let go of their idea that Govt and its employees are corrupt since that's what Fox news, Rush Limbaugh and John Stossel keep telling them.

Last edited by JayCT; 10-13-2019 at 07:19 PM.. Reason: Removed flame
 
Old 10-18-2019, 10:08 AM
 
Location: Connecticut
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According to the September labor report, Connecticut gained 3,600 jobs which is the 15th consecutive month of job growth for us. Private sector employment has regained 105.6% of what was lost in the recession but public sector jobs still lag. Our unemployment rate remains at 3.6% which is slightly above the new national rate of 3.5%. Still not bad. Jay

https://www.courant.com/business/hc-...gge-story.html
 
Old 10-18-2019, 05:22 PM
 
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An update on Idealnomic’s $400 million Fintech Village on UConn’s former West Hartford campus. Jay

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/art...-be-aired-soon
 
Old 10-19-2019, 10:35 AM
 
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What’s wrong with Amazon? Would you rather they built their fulfillment center in another state? That’s 1,800 jobs.

. Jay

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...-worker-deaths

http://nationalcosh.org/sites/defaul...irty_Dozen.pdf

Too many deaths , at work, at Amazon fulfillment centers.

I am a Free Market, Amazon-hating capitalist.

I do not want Billy Fosters to die in Ct, on the job. IMO, when it occurs, execs there should face manslaughter charges. 6 deaths in 7 months at Amazon DCs is systemic.
 
Old 10-19-2019, 03:26 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...-worker-deaths

http://nationalcosh.org/sites/defaul...irty_Dozen.pdf

Too many deaths , at work, at Amazon fulfillment centers.

I am a Free Market, Amazon-hating capitalist.

I do not want Billy Fosters to die in Ct, on the job. IMO, when it occurs, execs there should face manslaughter charges. 6 deaths in 7 months at Amazon DCs is systemic.
Amazon has about 647,500 employees. Six deaths out of that amount is statistically insignificant. I doubt that is any higher than any similar sized company. Having worked in a large warehouse I can understand how that guy’s collapse went undetected for 20 minutes. It’s pretty hard to watch every square inch of a large complex. Again, is it any worse than other companies? I doubt it. Jay
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