Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill strengthening protections for children in foster care.
Government Reform
children and families, election laws, ethics rules, insider jobs, pensions & benefits, structure and operations, transparency
Response to Auditor
Today, the state senate resolved to expeditiously provide to Auditor DiZoglio all the records she has requested.
Is the legislature productive?
In several recent contexts, I have seen unhelpful and misleading uses of bill counts as a way of measuring the legislature’s productivity.
Audit of the Legislature
I often get questions about the proposal by the Auditor to “audit” the legislature.
Election Laws Resources
Helpful links on election laws. Share your favorites!
Voting Rights in Massachusetts
There is a strong consensus in both branches of the state legislature to continue improving access to the ballot.