H421, An Act relative to comprehensive health education in schools

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Education. TO:          Joint Committee on Education  FROM:    Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:          H421, An Act relative to comprehensive health education in schools  DATE:     May 9, 2013  I am writing with regard to H421, An Act relative to comprehensive health education in schools.  Many …

H826, An Act protecting sunlight in certain public parks

TO:         Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture  FROM:    Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:          H826, An Act protecting sunlight in certain public parks  DATE:      May 7, 2013  I write regarding House 826, the so-called “sunshine” bill. The goal of the legislation is very important — to prevent cherished park lands from becoming shadowy and windy …

H802, An Act relative to mercury added thermostats

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. TO:          Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture  FROM:     Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:            H802, An Act relative to mercury added thermostats  DATE:       March 21, 2013  I am writing in support of H802, An Act relative to mercury …

H814, An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. TO:          Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture   FROM:     Senator William N. Brownsberger   RE:            H814, An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps   DATE:       March 21, 2013   I am writing in support of …

Five minutes past bill filing deadline…

5 pm today was the deadline for filing bills for the 2013-2014 session.  Senator Brownsberger filed 47 bills on a wide range of topics.  Some resulted from suggestions by constituents and others represent his work on pension reform, environmental issues and other subjects.  You can check the list of bills on www.malegislature.gov by going to …

Letter to MCC re Arsenal Center for the Arts

Senator Brownsberger was pleased to support the application of the Arsenal Center for the Arts for a Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Grant. April 3, 2012  Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Grant Program 10 St. James Avenue, 3rd floor Boston, MA 02116-3803  I am pleased to write in support of the application of the Arsenal Center for …