The Senate passed a bill that generally forces greater accountability on utilities for keeping costs down. At the same time, it extends our commitment to transition to more use of renewables in electric power generation.
Stand Your Ground Against Paranoia
Even knowing about the tragedy that cost Trayvon Martin his life in Florida, and despite less well publicized shootings where such laws protected assailants, Massachusetts may try to join the trend with its own “stand your ground” legislation. According to the Wellesley Patch, State Sen. Stephen M. Brewer, D-Barre, proposed a stand your ground gun, …
Letter to MCC re Arsenal Center for the Arts
Senator Brownsberger was pleased to support the application of the Arsenal Center for the Arts for a Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Grant. April 3, 2012 Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Grant Program 10 St. James Avenue, 3rd floor Boston, MA 02116-3803 I am pleased to write in support of the application of the Arsenal Center for …
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Prison Population Increases under the proposed Habitual Offender Bill
A recent analysis released by the Massachusetts Sentencing Commission reinforces concerns about the prison population impacts of the habitual offender bill.
Source to check
Will, This the report I where I found state comparisons on mental health expenditures. http://www.statehealthfacts.org/comparemaptable.jsp?cat=5&ind=278 Thanks for following up with DMH to see if it can shed some light. Pam
Responding to Continuing MBTA Concerns
I’m still answering a lot of emails about the MBTA. Here’s an example and my reply.