WCVB reports??? on legislation (S.868? and S.869?) before the Joint Committee on The Judiciary regarding the of the age of consent for sexual relations. Senator Brownsberger said “We take it very seriously when people in positions of authority abuse that authority. So I am very hopeful we can make appropriate changes along the lines suggested by these bills.”
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MA Senate 2015 AccompIishments interactive infographic
We share this MA Senate 2015 Accomplishments interactive infographic provided by the Senate President’s office. Simply click on issue area icons and the text below each subject to learn more about the process, commentary, and conversation that was involved in achieving each initiative.
Congresswoman Clark announces Dec. 3 public forum on airplane noise
We share this invitation from Congresswoman Katherine Clark to attend a public forum with the FAA on airplane noise to be held on Thursday, December 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Milton High School. The event is open to residents of all communities affected by the increase in airplane noise from Logan Airport.
Senate Passes Legislation on Veterans, Healthy Youth, Physical Education, Social Media Privacy
We share this press release from the Senate President’s office on legislation passed on the last day of formal sessions until January.
Boston’s Effort to Extend Last Call Hits Snag
Boston Magazine? reports that “State Sen. William Brownsberger wants the legislature to not act on his bill and instead reset the effort on giving cities and towns the authority to set their own last call hours with a more local focus.”
Working Group named for Review of Criminal Justice System
Senator Brownsberger has been named to a 25-member Working Group to partner with the Council of State Government’s (CSG) Justice Center on criminal justice reform and justice reinvestment. We share Governor Baker’s press release on the formation of the group called the Working Group of the Council of State Government’s Massachusetts Criminal Law Review.