The Joint Committee on the Judiciary reported out to the Senate today a broad criminal justice reform package. The bill will likely hit the Senate Floor at some point in October. Please do offer comments and ask questions here — the bill will continue to evolve through the process and I welcome your input.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Reducing Solitary Confinement
One of the most difficult conversations we are having in the legislature these days is about how to reduce “solitary confinement” within our prisons. We are working hard to frame legislative measures that will support and encourage the necessary changes.
After school care
After school care needs improvement.
Tax Return Disclosure
I am not quite on board for the tax return disclosure bill.
Homicide Ghettoside
While we want to lift people up, not lock them up, we have to preserve and even increase accountability for violence.
Crown Heights
Matt Ruskin, a Watertown native, has directed a great movie — very moving and speaking to real issues of our time.