As the conversation about criminal justice reform heats up, some numbers are helpful for putting things in perspective. As I share in this post, Massachusetts has the third lowest incarceration rate among the 50 states–but we lock up 4 to 5 times as many people as we did 40 years ago. I want to share more on this critical issue, and to hear from you, at my upcoming community discussions.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
My Communications Tools
As a legislator, I work hard to communicate with my constituents – to get feedback to represent you effectively and to give you information that you want. Here I’ll explain the key communications tools that I use, and solicit your feedback on any ways to improve my approach.
Criminal Justice Reform in 2017-18 Session
My ongoing top priority as Senate Chair of the Judiciary Committee is criminal justice reform.
Airplane Noise — Massport R-NAV Hearing/Forum
This meeting will discuss the scope and methodology of the study that is getting moving on how to reduce noise.
Mount Auburn Project Update
This post is jointly authored by Senator Pat Jehlen, Representative Jon Hecht, Representative David Rogers and me. Relief for bus commuters and other users of Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge may be on its way.
Senate Resolution Regarding recent Executive Order on Immigration
Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate adopted this resolution, which I was pleased to support. In the discussion around the vote, one of the most moving statements came from a new member of the Senate, Adam Hinds, who served for a number of years in Syria and Iraq for the UN.