Recently, many colleagues and constituents whom I greatly respect have urged me to vote Yes on a Senate resolution urging Congress to change the First Amendment. After a lot of reflection, I can’t support that.
Legislative News
commonwealth conversations, outlook, senate press releases, updates and analysis
Endangered Species Act
Recent land development disputes in Western Massachusetts have triggered calls for revisions in Massachusetts Endangered Species Act. I oppose these revisions. The species protection process appears to be well run and to pose little impediment to development.
A Fresh Perspective on Campaign Finance Reform
The writings of Wendy Kaminer shed a very important perspective on the Citizens United Case.
Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Mortgage Foreclosures
The Senate today passed legislation preventing unnecessary and unlawful foreclosures. I was pleased to support this legislation.
Valor Act on the Governor’s Desk
The House and the Senate worked together to complete before Memorial Day a new bill that continues Massachusetts efforts to treat veterans better than any state in the nation.
The Bottle Bill Debate
Today, the bottle bill was debated by the Senate as part of the Senate budget deliberations.