Author Archives: Will Brownsberger

New 40B regulations

A public hearing has been set on proposed amendments to the 40B housing law.

Voting in the minority

I found myself voting in the minority — with the Republicans and a small group of Democrats — on three financial integrity issues this week.

What’s wrong with the Public Pension System?

Above all, it’s too complicated. Complexity creates abuses and inequities. It also makes the system hard to evaluate and undermines confidence in the system.

The Joint Committee on Education released its draft education reform bill on Tuesday afternoon. I will say now that I do expect to vote for the bill, but elements of it are still in flux, so input is still meaningful.

Ethics, Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reforms

The Ethics reform bill that we passed earlier this year imposes a number of new disclosure and procedural requirements.

Honoring Veterans

In this week before our national day for honoring our veterans, the House passed a bill which assists Massachusetts veterans in a number of important ways.