Today the Senate passed a bill to strengthen the state’s response to prescription drug addiction. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.
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Three Strikes Update
It appears that we can expect a more comprehensive sentencing package, which will require weeks or months to develop.
Thanks for voting against three-strikes
Dear Will, Thank you for voting “no” on this criminal centered legislation. You stood out bravely on this, and it is appreciated. Not a popular “no” vote, but true and fair. Here is some more information passed on from colleague and former Social Work Dean from Salem State. “Massachusetts is poised to pass very …
One Tough Vote
I took a tough vote last night that many might, at first glance, disagree with. I write to explain my vote.
A productive day at the state house
The day before the final day of the 2011 session the House completed work on a number of good bills:
Massachusetts Alimony Reform 2011: Big Changes?
The matter of alimony is almost invariably a highly emotional and contentious issue for all parties involved, however the current state of Massachusetts alimony laws is rather antiquated and leaves much to be desired. A new bill currently making its way through the Massachusetts legislature with a large amount of momentum would radically reform these …
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