Last week, the Governor proposed a substantial income tax rate increase, and so focused political attention — positive and negative — on that simple and controversial proposition. In fact, however, he placed before the legislature a broad package which raises three major questions: First, should we make a substantial increase in spending on our transportation …
Summarizing Input on the Green Line
Thanks to the over 100 people who participated in our forum on the Green Line at the Boston Public Library on Thursday. And thanks to the many more who have commented in our general MBTA forum. Thank you especially to the MBTA staff who assembled an excellent opening presentation (click here for the PowerPoint) and brought …
Gun control packages filed
Rep. David Linsky has filed his gun control package. He did a lot of listening to get to the point of filing his bill, which does respond to a number of the ideas discussed in this forum. Senator Creem, also a long time gun control advocate, has also filed a full package, as has Governor …
Five minutes past bill filing deadline…
5 pm today was the deadline for filing bills for the 2013-2014 session. Senator Brownsberger filed 47 bills on a wide range of topics. Some resulted from suggestions by constituents and others represent his work on pension reform, environmental issues and other subjects. You can check the list of bills on www.malegislature.gov by going to …
Earned Paid Sick Days Bill
I have recently received a number of emails in the form below urging me to cosponsor the Earned Paid Sick Days bill, a bill which I have cosponsored in the past. This is a complicated issue. On the one hand, there are strong public health and humanitarian reasons to assure that people can earn paid …
Women’s Health Bills
I have recently received a number of emails in the form below urging me to cosponsor several women’s health bills. I am pleased to cosponsor these bills. I have consistently cosponsored legislation in this area over the years. ============================= In November, voters like me made it clear that we care deeply about health care access …