I am very pleased to report agreement between the House and Senate on their joint rules.
Legislative News
commonwealth conversations, outlook, senate press releases, updates and analysis
Abundance?
Abundance, the new journalistic book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, gives voice to thoughts that many have been thinking independently.
Biographic Interview
Matt Hanna interviewed me about my life and ongoing work.
Response 2025
The Massachusetts Senate announced today a new committee structure to focus attention how “to protect residents, defend our values”protect residents, defend the Commonwealth’s values, and lead Massachusetts through a potentially difficult time.”
Remote public meetings extended
Today, the legislature passed legislation to extend the option for cities and towns to offer remote participation in public meetings through June 2027.
Dangerous times
I’m hearing from a lot of people concerned about the upheaval in the federal government.