In several recent contexts, I have seen unhelpful and misleading uses of bill counts as a way of measuring the legislature’s productivity.
Legislative News
commonwealth conversations, federal issues, outlook, senate press releases, updates and analysis
Response 2025
A mid-session legislative progress report on our comprehensive response to federal changes.
Rules reform agreement
I am very pleased to report agreement between the House and Senate on their joint rules.
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.”