Movement to a clean energy economy is a moral priority — uncontrolled climate change threatens future generations. This is an area of deep continuing concern for me. In the current …
Yearly Archives: 2013
The MBTA in the 2013-4 legislative session
My top priority in the first leg of the 2013-14 session will be strengthening the MBTA. The maintenance backlog and service challenges of the MBTA have drawn wide attention. But …
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A Victim’s Story
A constituent talked to me about her efforts to recover from the April bombing — unscathed physically, but struggling to shake the experience of just being there. I’m sure that …
H1433 and S1171, An Act to prevent shackling and promote safe pregnancies for female inmates
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. I write in support of H1433/S1171, An Act to prevent shackling and promote safe pregnancies for …
Budget Outlook Positive for 2014-5
The state’s finances are looking up as the economy picks up — that was the main message at the annual “Revenue Hearing” today. At the same time, all who spoke …
S577, An Act regarding higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Higher Education. TO: Joint Committee on Higher Education FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: Senate Bill …