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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
S1750, Resolutions: Budget for All
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. TO: Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: S1750, Resolutions: Budget for All DATE: July 10, 2013 I am writing in support of S1750, the Budget For All resolution. Resolutions such as this are an …