Senator Brownsberger: I want to thank you and Representative Lawn for trying to move the SOL bills out of the Judiciary Committee, and getting your fellow Senators and Representatives to sign the petition that was sent to the Legislatures Leadership. However, getting it out of the Judiciary committee to the floor, is the problem. We …
Your comment about delaying implementation of the Affordable Care Act 1 year
I strongly disagree with your willingness to use this as a bargaining chip to avoid the default. What was unclear from the article in the Citizen was if you meant delaying the mandate and fine or delaying the whole bill (some of which has already been implemented). The exchanges are due to open in a …
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Noise Complaints Lead to Extended Review of Logan 33L Runway Plan
We in Senator Brownsberger’s office have heard from constituents in Belmont and Watertown regarding an increase in airplane traffic and noise over their homes. Due to the increase in noise complaints from the affected communities, the Federal Aviation Administration will extend the review period for the Runway 33L departure procedure at Logan. You can access more information …
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The Software Tax has been Repealed
As previously promised, both branches have now voted to repeal the software tax. It will shortly be laid upon the Governor’s desk and signed. The repeal is fully retroactive: If people have collected it from customers, they should return it. If they have remitted payments to the Department of Revenue, they can apply for the …
S902, An Act recognizing the dangerousness of retail drug offenses
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. TO: Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: Senate Bill 902, An Act recognizing dangerousness of retail drug offenses. DATE: September 24, 2013 I am writing in favor of S902, …
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Letter in support of MassWorks grant application by Town of Belmont
September 19, 2013 MassWorks Infrastructure Program Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development 1 Ashburton Place, Room 2101 Boston, MA 02108 We are writing in enthusiastic support of the application by the Town of Belmont for a grant to provide safer travel, increased parking and aesthetic landscaping for Belmont Center. With the …
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