This important and urgent legislation is not only about gun safety but is a stepping stone for persons who need to put an end to the abuse they suffer. A victim that may be reluctant to take steps for their own safety may realize that it is for the safety of their community too that …
Senate Health Care Reform 2017
Last night, the state senate struggled through a complex package of health care cost-control measures. The challenge is to see through the legalese to the underlying choices. Here is an overview of the legislation, which now moves to the House.
Criminal justice reform: Business as usual is not an option
The Berkshire Edge details the Senate’s criminal justice reform bill in its coverage of a November 8 seminar on criminal justice reform at Bard College sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College.
Senate to revisit single-payer health care
The State House News Service via the Lowell Sun reports on the Senate’s consideration of a single-payer system during its debate on healthcare legislation.
Section by Section Analysis of An Act relative to criminal justice reform
This post offers a searchable section-by-section analysis of an An Act relative to criminal justice reform.
Plan for sealing criminal records divides employers, advocates
The BU State House Program via the Brockton Sentinel & Enterprise report on the records sealing provisions of the Senate Criminal Justice Reform Package.