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.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
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.
Losing another local institution to the malls: Charlesbank Books in Belmont
I’ve heard from many of you who have expressed concern for the loss of our Charlesbank bookstore in Belmont Centre. I had a long conversation today with the COO of Barnes and Noble (the chain that owns Charlesbank) and he indicated that there was nothing the community could say to him that would change his decision. Anyone want to start a bookstore in Belmont?
Registry of Motor Vehicles Reminder Service
The Registrar has come up with a free electronic reminder service to which you can now subscribe if you wish.
Supporting Health Education
I’ve recently heard from a number of people with concerns about the health education bill, House 3434. I do support the bill, and I am, in fact, a cosponsor. Actually, the bill adds only a very limited reporting mandate for school districts; it does not mandate any curriculum.