This post relates to a fairly technical question that has been the subject of some confusion on the House floor: Exactly what information is available to the public about spending on legislative operations?
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Update on Education Reform
The Senate did not complete debate on the bill until late on Tuesday and amended it extensively. House action is expected in early January, so we have some time to study and consider the controversial aspects of the bill.
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.
Education Reform Act of 2009
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.