Preparation for storm surge is a key area of concern for me in this legislative session. See this early post on the issue and this update.
Preparing for Storm Surge
Between sea level rise and greater storm intensity, we can expect higher storm surges in coming decades. We need to start a planning process now to protect our valuable infrastructure and real estate.
New Revenue for Education
There is an active email and call campaign going on in support of the Governor’s revenue package and also a related bill (from “the Campaign for our Communities”) that would also increase the income tax rate. A sample email appears further below. I am personally willing to support any package that will yield funding for …
Video on budget developments
Will talks about the budget and taxes with Mike Widmer, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (video).
New information about the Governor’s tax package.
The Governor has rolled out a very useful tool for understanding the moving parts in his tax package
Quality Early Education: A Means to Securing the American Dream?
In the course of our school visits, Senator Brownsberger and I have witnessed many challenges faced by today’s educators, as well as the impressive work they do with limited resources. Americans have long considered hard work and education as key to achieving the American dream. Recent studies demonstrate, however, that the United States is “less …
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