Here is the update issued this afternoon (Monday, February 9), titled Situational Awareness Statement #9 – Long Duration Winter Storm with Moderate to Heavy Snow through Late Monday Night. It has updates from the Department of Public Safety, MEMA, MassDOT, and other state agencies.
Animal protection bills co-sponsored by Senator Brownsberger this session
Animal protection is an important issue for Senator Brownsberger and for the 2015-2016 legislative session he has signed on as a co-sponsor to the 11 bills listed in this post.
Legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentences
Many constituents, like the one whose e-mail is in this post, encourage Senator Brownsberger to co-sponsor legislation repealing mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses. The Senator has sponsored this legislation in the past and has signed on as a co-sponsor this session.
Lyme Disease Treatment Coverage
Senator Brownsberger received many emails like the one in this post encouraging him to co-sponsor SD985, An Act relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage. In response to these requests, Senator Brownsberger has signed on to co-sponsor this important bill.
Senior Housing in Belmont
It should be possible for a percentage of Senior Housing to be set aside for working poor and the middle class. Presently people are transferring assets to their children to qualify for a place in senior housing. If the rules are not changed, I fear the Democrats will lose the support of the working class base.
Reproductive Health Care Access Legislation
Senator Brownsberger has signed on as a co-sponsor to three bills to expand access to reproductive health care. Here is a constituent e-mail that articulates the need for these three important pieces of legislation.