S52, An Act promoting restorative justice practices

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. TO:          Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  FROM:    Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:          S52, An Act promoting restorative justice practices  DATE:     July 9, 2013    I write in support of S52, An Act promoting restorative …

Meeting of the Boston School Quality Working Group: July 10, 2013

The Boston Public Schools’ School Quality Working Group will meet on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Winter Chambers on the first floor of 26 Court Street in Boston from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm. The new School Quality Working Group is co-chaired by Boston School Committee member Meg Campbell and Boston University School of Education Dean Dr. …

S631, An Act decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. TO:                   Joint Committee on the Judiciary FROM:            Senator William N. Brownsberger RE:                   Senate Bill 631, An Act decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct DATE:             July 8, 2013 I am writing in favor of S631, An Act decriminalizing non-violent and verbal …

Summer Events in Boston

Mayor Menino’s Office shared these highlights of summer events that are happening throughout the City: Boston Harborfest: July 2 – 7. Harborfest is a Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Over 200 Daily Events during the Festival are concentrated in Boston’s historic downtown and …

Official Joint Press Release on the Supplementary Budget

 The General Court of Massachusetts State House, Boston, 02133-1053 —-     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        Contacts:  Laura Oggeri         Seth Gitell July 1, 2013                                                                      Senate President      House Speaker (617) 722-1500      (617) 722-2500     House, Senate Pass Fiscal Year 2013 Supplemental Budget Adds $133.4 million to FY13 spending and strengthens EBT enforcement …

Official Joint Press Release on the 2014 Budget

 The General Court of Massachusetts State House, Boston, 02133-1053 —-  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        Contacts:  Laura Oggeri         Seth Gitell July 1, 2013                                                                      Senate President      House Speaker (617) 722-1500      (617) 722-2500     House, Senate Pass Comprehensive FY14 Budget Includes Strong Investments for Essential Services and Programs   (BOSTON) – The Massachusetts Legislature …