When the going gets tough, you see what people are made of. I liked a lot of what I saw this year in the legislature and I got closer to my colleagues as we shared difficult choices.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Repealing archaic laws
Today, after 50 years of intermittent attempts, we finally legalized abortion, contraception and consensual adult sex in Massachusetts.
The End of Session Crunch
It has already been a significant legislative session, but the next few weeks have the potential to make it a block buster.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Automatic Voter Registration
Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed H.4671, An Act automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Environmental Bond Bill
Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed H.4613, An Act promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity, colloquially known as the ‘environmental bond bill.’
Results of Poll on Bike Safety
Overall, the poll should remind cyclists and cycling advocates that there is a lot of resentment among drivers and pedestrians for lawless behavior by cyclists. Cyclists and planners should take some comfort from the relatively strong support, even among motorists, for bike lanes and other engineering safety measures.