Matt Murphy of the State House News Service discusses the differences between the criminal justice reform bills passed by the House and Senate with New England Public Radio‘s Sam Hudzik
Belmont native killed in suicide bombing honored with Massachusetts Medal of Liberty
The Boston Globe reports on a State House ceremony honoring Specialist Jonathan Curtis of Belmont, who was killed in the line of duty on November 1st, 2010, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Making buses move through traffic faster
The MBTA has working for several years on “transit signal priority”, which utilizes GPS technology to help buses and surface light rail improve reliability and reduce delays. Now that the system is being tested, I’m hopeful that its rollout can include crowded bus routes in my district, particularly the 71 (Watertown) and 73 (Waverley) buses.
Urgent legislation
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.