Where criminal records are more readily available via the internet and third-party background checkers, the potential for long lasting collateral consequences is increased. The recently enacted Criminal Justice Reform law seeks to reduce the negative impact of criminal records on a person’s ability to reintegrate into society..
Daily Archives: July 13, 2018
Why are we subsidizing dirty power & dangerous pipelines, not renewable energy?
Apparently the residents of Massachusetts are going to be charged $1 extra per month on their electricity bills for the next two years to subsidize an unprofitable, dirty power plant that isn’t even needed most of the year: Why?
The End of Session Crunch
It has already been a significant legislative session, but the next few weeks have the potential to make it a block buster.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Automatic Voter Registration
Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed H.4671, An Act automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Environmental Bond Bill
Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed H.4613, An Act promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity, colloquially known as the ‘environmental bond bill.’