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TO: Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H826, An Act protecting sunlight in certain public parks DATE: May 7, 2013 I write regarding House 826, the so-called “sunshine” bill. The goal of the legislation is very important — to prevent cherished park lands from becoming shadowy and windy …
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I have received many expressions of concern about the proposed shipment of ethanol by rail along lines that run through portions of my district. There are several possible routes under consideration. All options run through dense neighborhoods. Click here to view a study that was made of the safety issues by the Massachusetts Department of …
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On Earth Day last Monday, the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Environment voted to send on to the Senate a bill to assess the long-term risks from sea level rise. Climate change is expected to result in as much as 2 meters of sea level rise over the next century. At the same time, with …
The real estate industry and many property management companies are spreading false information about the extent of extra costs imposed on building, condo and home owners by the provisions of this ordinance. I hope that your constituents will take the time to read the ordinance and the background reasoning by searching for Building Energy Reporting …
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Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. TO: Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H802, An Act relative to mercury added thermostats DATE: March 21, 2013 I am writing in support of H802, An Act relative to mercury …
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Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. TO: Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H814, An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps DATE: March 21, 2013 I am writing in support of …
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