Much to do in January

As the first leg of the 2013-14 legislative cycle wound down this evening (November 20), we wrapped up time critical legislation, but we left other major legislation until January.  Massachusetts works on a two year legislative cycle, so unfinished business can be deferred without losing any forward progress.  In adjourning the session this evening, the …

Thank You Will, and Welcome Home

We almost lost a talented and dedicated public servant to the wilds of Washington. Although I am personally pleased that Will’s will will continue to be done in the State House, I can also see why moving up the ladder would pay great benefits to all of us. As we speak, the GOP is relentlessly …

Apply for the 71st Citizens’ Legislative Seminar

  Senator Brownsberger Announces 71st Citizens’ Legislative Seminar in October -Invites Constituents to Come Learn the Legislative Process-    Senator Brownsberger is pleased to announce that the 71st Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this fall on Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday, October 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House. Each …

Senate Passes $1.4 Billion Housing Bond Bill

Official Senate press release: July 30, 2013 Senate Passes $1.4 Billion Housing Bond Bill BOSTON – The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill authorizing $1.4 billion in capital spending over the next five years to fund the production and preservation of affordable housing in the Commonwealth. “This legislation takes an important step to preserve our …

Barbara Miranda, Senator Brownsberger’s Chief of Staff, interviewed on Rogers Report

Barbara Miranda, Senator Brownsberger’s Chief of Staff, was interviewed by State Representative Dave Rogers on the first installment of the Rogers Report,  State Representative Dave Rogers’ local television “show informing constituents of the 24th Middlesex district.” The episode featuring Barbara was broadcast on July 26, 2013 by the Belmont Media Center.  Having worked at the State …

Official Joint Press Release on the 2014 Budget

 The General Court of Massachusetts State House, Boston, 02133-1053 —-  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        Contacts:  Laura Oggeri         Seth Gitell July 1, 2013                                                                      Senate President      House Speaker (617) 722-1500      (617) 722-2500     House, Senate Pass Comprehensive FY14 Budget Includes Strong Investments for Essential Services and Programs   (BOSTON) – The Massachusetts Legislature …