It’s a good time to review highlights of the 2015-2016 legislative session, especially MBTA reform, transgender rights, and criminal justice reform–an area where, as Senate Chair of the Judiciary, I hope to accomplish a great deal more in future years.
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Citizens’ Legislative Seminar, Fall 2016
Senator Brownsberger is seeking nominees to participate in the 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) to be held October 17-18 at the State House in Boston. CLS is a semi-annual educational seminar geared towards adults of all ages interested in learning more about state government and the legislative process. Participants are required to attend both days. …
Job Opening in Senator Brownsberger’s Office- Counsel
Counsel Job Opening in the Office of State Senator William N. Brownsberger Please submit an electronic copy of your resume and cover letter to Anne Johnson Landry, the Senator’s Chief Counsel, at annejohnson.landry@masenate.gov, by close of business on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Job Responsibilities Advise the Senator on legal and policy considerations relative to bills …
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MA Senate 2015 AccompIishments interactive infographic
We share this MA Senate 2015 Accomplishments interactive infographic provided by the Senate President’s office. Simply click on issue area icons and the text below each subject to learn more about the process, commentary, and conversation that was involved in achieving each initiative.
Senate Passes Legislation on Veterans, Healthy Youth, Physical Education, Social Media Privacy
We share this press release from the Senate President’s office on legislation passed on the last day of formal sessions until January.
My 2015 Voting Percentage
I have worked hard to maintain a near perfect voting record in all my voting roles. However, on July 30, I chose to attend an important meeting outside the State House, even though I knew it would cause me to miss several hours of busy roll call voting. I wanted to let people know the story behind the statistic.