Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Education. TO: Joint Committee on Education FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: House Bill 457 and Senate Bill 207, An Act to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission DATE: October 17, 2013 I am writing in favor of An Act to revive …
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Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Education. TO: Joint Committee on Education FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: House Bill 525 and Senate Bill 208 DATE: October 4, 2013 I am writing in favor of H525, An Act enhancing the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students and …
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The health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act opened for enrollment on October 1, 2013. The Massachusetts Health Connector held a briefing on Monday for legislative offices to provide information that constituents might find helpful- particularly for those individuals already enrolled in health insurance through the state. Here are some important things to bear in …
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Senator Brownsberger’s office received the press release below from Mayor Menino’s office about a fund the Mayor has launched to improve early education facilites. The Mayor’s office also sent the Senator this poster explaining grants for early educators, which you are welcome to distribute to others. _________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release: Friday, September 27, 2013 For More …
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We in Senator Brownsberger’s office have heard from constituents in Belmont and Watertown regarding an increase in airplane traffic and noise over their homes. Due to the increase in noise complaints from the affected communities, the Federal Aviation Administration will extend the review period for the Runway 33L departure procedure at Logan. You can access more information …
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Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. TO: Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: Senate Bill 902, An Act recognizing dangerousness of retail drug offenses. DATE: September 24, 2013 I am writing in favor of S902, …
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