Before the legislature is the question of how to respond to the case of Commonwealth v. Diatchenko. In that case, our Supreme Judicial Court found that it is unconstitutional to sentence a juvenile to life without parole for first degree murder. The basic question the legislature needs to answer is what should be the first …
Continue reading “Reading the Juvenile Life without Parole Cases”
Sorry to hear that Governor Patrick will, or has, approved the bill regarding early voter registration. Registering to vote at an earlier age than a person is permitted to vote is kind of like having a pre-high school graduation ceremony and prom at age 14 or 15. When the real thing comes along, ho-hum, what …
We provide this press release issued by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. Read Will’s comments on how the process unfolded here. For the full text of the bill as amended, click here —————————— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2014 Senate Passes Fiscal Year 2015 Budget BOSTON— The Senate today passed the Commonwealth’s Fiscal Year …
We got through the budget week! The Senate budget unfolded without too much drama along the lines I outlined in my pre-budget piece. Thanks to all for comments on that piece. A few highlights and notes about the process: Commenters (and others by phone and email) urged support for the Mass Cultural Council budget. We …
I want to thank Senator William Brownsberger for his continued work on Senate Bill 633. This bill would help survivors of sexual abuse to get justice.
There will be a Free Justina (Pelletier) Rally at the State House on May 24th 2:00 to 4:00. The Pelletiers are expected to attend. The more in attendance, the better. Hope to see you there.
