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Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Direct Wine Shipments
Recently, I’ve received a number of emails in the form further below. My reply is yes. I do support direct wine shipment. I don’t see a valid reason to restrain this dimension of trade. It is highly unlikely to be the preferred way for some underage person to get access to alcohol. I have long …
Legislative Progress on Virtual Schools
Several years of legislative effort for me culminated on January 3 when Governor Patrick signed legislation authorizing online public schools. I’m grateful for the able leadership of two successive chairs of the Education Committee, Rep. Marty Walz and Rep. Alice Peisch.
Oral Cancer Therapy
I’ve received a number of emails in the form further below. I do appreciate the acknowledgement of this change, which I did advocate for. It makes a lot of sense — oral cancer therapies are often safer and more cost-effective than intravenous therapies. ——————— As a constituent and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society …
Dangerous Breed Legislation
Recently, I have received a number of emails in the form further below. My reply is that yes, I will vote to protect the breed neutral language that we passed last year. I am respectful of the comments that the ASPCA has provided on this issue. The ASPCA is not aware of any credible evidence …
Safer Chemistry Bill
I’ve recently been receiving emails in the form below. My reply is that yes, I have just signed on as a cosponsor. ————– I’m writing to ask you to please take a stand to protect our health from toxic chemicals by cosponsoring An Act for Healthy Families and Businesses through Safer Chemistry, filed by Representative …