I think the change made two years ago was appropriate but the Legislature inexplicably left a gap, loophole or glitch in the legislation leaving us with 50% less representation for a five month period in the Senate than we are allowed. This should be corrected now not just for any pending legislation but to allow …
Children falling out of Windows
Hi Will, As Faith mentioned in her post, maybe stricter safety precautions and/or regulations coupled with strong parental supervisor may prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
Children falling out of windows
Hi, Will. I’m deeply troubled, this morning, that yet another of the commonwealth’s children has lost his life as a result of falling through a window screen. I really believe it is high time we do something more than warn parents to keep children away from windows. I’m wondering what it would take to pass …
Support Interim Senate Appointment
Will, Thanks for your thoughtful piece on Kennedy’s succession proposal to the Legislature. You stated that “there is no higher priority than restoring trust in government — lost trust reduces our ability …” While “trust …” is A priority, it cannot be the HIGHEST priority. We need representation in the Senate NOW, and the …
Weighing in on Kennedy Proposal
Will, Please support the proposal by Senator Kennedy to have an interim US Senator appointed to serve while an election is held to fill the position. Thank you, Jim
A tweak, not a turn around
It sounds like the change to the 2004 Massachusetts law regarding the filling of vacant Senate seats is more of a tweak than a complete 180 degree turn around. The proposal does not call for scrapping the special election process in favor of an appointed successor to serve what remains on the term. Rather, it …