Senator Brownsberger, along with a number of other legislators, has signed a letter to the Chairs of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy in support of H2935, An Act to transition to a clean energy Commonwealth. March 17, 2014 Representative John Keenan, House Chair Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy State House, …
Legislation on Sea Level Rise Passed
Last year, I filed Senate 344 to jump start planning to address the storm surge risks created by rising sea levels. I’m pleased to report that the legislation was passed as part of last week’s supplemental budget measure. Representatives Rushing and Livingstone cosponsored the budget language on the House side. Representatives Walz, Ehrlich, Lewis, Khan, …
The pepper spray bill.
Will, There’s a bill in the house that would allow any adult to buy pepper spray without the need for a license. It has received favorable approval from many but is now languishing in the Ways & Means committee and, from what I’ve heard, is being tied to another bill. Given how quickly the legislature …
Environmentalists protest the silver maple forest project
The Belmont Citizen Herald reports, “The silver maple forest is a special place. It’s one of the few places in walking distance from the urban areas of Arlington, Belmont and Cambridge where you can in fact get into the woods, see wildlife, be close to wildlife, and remember what that’s all about, “State Sen. Will …
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Registry of Motor Vehicle Fee Increases
On Wednesday, March 12th the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors voted to increase the fees for some Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV) transactions. RMV fees go directly into the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and are used “…exclusively for financing transportation-related purposes.” The new vehicle registration fee for non-commercial vehicles will increase from $50 …
H3873 – An Act relative to natural gas leaks
Senator Brownsberger recently wrote a letter to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means in support of H3873 – An Act relative to natural gas leaks: March 13, 2014 Senator Stephen M. Brewer, Chair Senate Committee on Ways and Means Room 212 State House Boston, MA 02133 Dear Chairman Brewer, H3873, “An Act relative to …
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