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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Sweeping changes to Massachusetts’ criminal justice system could soon reach Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk
The Fall River Herald reports on the legislature’s criminal justice reform bills.
A Ballot Question Deadline, And Bills To Reconcile: The Week Ahead On Beacon Hill
Matt Murphy of the State House News Service discusses the differences between the criminal justice reform bills passed by the House and Senate with New England Public Radio‘s Sam Hudzik
Belmont native killed in suicide bombing honored with Massachusetts Medal of Liberty
The Boston Globe reports on a State House ceremony honoring Specialist Jonathan Curtis of Belmont, who was killed in the line of duty on November 1st, 2010, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Making buses move through traffic faster
The MBTA has working for several years on “transit signal priority”, which utilizes GPS technology to help buses and surface light rail improve reliability and reduce delays. Now that the system is being tested, I’m hopeful that its rollout can include crowded bus routes in my district, particularly the 71 (Watertown) and 73 (Waverley) buses.
Urgent legislation
This important and urgent legislation is not only about gun safety but is a stepping stone for persons who need to put an end to the abuse they suffer. A …