Senate 304 is the practical Massachusetts response to the Citizens United Case.
Government Reform
children and families, election laws, ethics rules, insider jobs, pensions & benefits, structure and operations, transparency
Senate passes Transparency and Financial Management Reforms
The Senate passed a strong bill addressing the dry but important subject of financial policy making. Having financial policies — as opposed to making ad hoc decisions about spending and debt — forces government to think more clearly about it’s long term financial prospects.
Protecting Free Speech
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.
A Fresh Perspective on Campaign Finance Reform
The writings of Wendy Kaminer shed a very important perspective on the Citizens United Case.
Citizens United Continued
The conversation about Citizens United continues.
Status, Resources and Events on Campaign Spending Issues
The conversation about Citizens United continues.