Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Education. TO: Joint Committee on Education FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: Senate Bill 210, An Act Relative to Safe and Supportive Schools DATE: May 29, 2013 I am writing in favor of S210, An Act Relative to Safe and Supportive Schools. This …
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Please read more about what Senator Brownsberger has learned from the State Police about firearm safety courses here: http://willbrownsberger.com/state-requirements-for-certified-firearm-safety-courses/. Are these requirements sufficient? Please share your thoughts below.
Senator Brownsberger has been corresponding with the State Police to learn more about the requirements for certified firearms safety courses in the Commonwealth and has learned the following: As you can see in the application for certification as a basic firearms safety course instructor, to become a certified course instructor, you must be an instructor …
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Yesterday, the Senate engrossed a bill that would allocate Chapter 90 funding for transportation projects, including repairs to roads and bridges, to support the infrastructure of Massachusetts cities and towns. This $300 million appropriaton reflects a $100 million increase over last year’s $200 million appropriation. The increase would be funded by revenue raised and dedicated by a transportation …
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Senator Brownsberger has submitted a letter detailing his budget priorities to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. You can access the letter here: Budget Priority Letter- FY14. You can also review the text of the letter below. April 26, 2013 The Honorable Stephen M. Brewer Chair, Senate Committee on Ways and …
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Over the next two weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting planned testing of support structures as part of the Muddy River Restoration Project. Residents may hear “loud, gunshot-like bangs” as part of the testing that will last for less than a second. The noise is not cause for alarm. Eight tests have been scheduled …
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