The Global Warming and Climate Change Committee held a hearing on the climate impact of the transportation sector this week. The presentations were useful and read well as standalone documents.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Gambling Bill passes House
The House approved the gambling bill by a vote of 120 to 37 last night.
House Ways and Means Budget Released
The House Ways and Means Committee has released its draft of the FY2011 budget.
Relief for persons with flood damages
If you have experienced flood related losses, you should move quickly to start a FEMA relief application — call 800-621-FEMA or go to FEMA’s website.
Email comments on the casino bill
I’ve received almost 100 emails in the last 36 hours in response to my note about my opposition to the casino bill. Although the tally of these responses is over two to one in agreement with my opposition, there are a great many people whom I respect who disagree with me on this vote. For …
Speaker DeLeo Announces Gaming Plan
Speaker DeLeo announced today his plan for gaming in the Commonwealth — essentially two resort casinos and slots at the race tracks with the revenues spread to multiple goals and constituencies. The speaker’s messaging on the bill is primarily focused on the employment benefits.