Last week, Governor Patrick filed legislation implementing his transportation investment program. Hearings will begin soon and it’s worth understanding how the vetting process will work. In January, the Governor filed his budget proposal, which is a proposed law, subject to the usual legislative hearing process. In addition, he rolled out his transportation vision document, called …
H802, An Act relative to mercury added thermostats
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. TO: Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H802, An Act relative to mercury added thermostats DATE: March 21, 2013 I am writing in support of H802, An Act relative to mercury …
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H814, An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. TO: Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H814, An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps DATE: March 21, 2013 I am writing in support of …
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Child Sexual Abuse — Legislative Update
Click here for an update about the work we are doing on this issue. Thoughts much appreciated below.
Relief for Victims of Sexual Abuse
It is time now to extend the statute of limitations, so that recovering adult victims of childhood sexual abuse have more time to bring civil lawsuits against their abusers.
Watertown Community Grants Available.
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces two Spring 2013 grant programs to support local nonprofits, programs and projects. A total of $47,500 will be distributed.