This article from the Journal of the American Medical Association offers food for thought! It compares the elements of strategy against gun violence to strategies used against other public health threats.
Reactions to the Governor’s Budget Proposal?
Your thoughts welcome. My reaction is posted at this link.
Governor expands the options
Last week, the Governor proposed a substantial income tax rate increase, and so focused political attention — positive and negative — on that simple and controversial proposition. In fact, however, he placed before the legislature a broad package which raises three major questions: First, should we make a substantial increase in spending on our transportation …
Summarizing Input on the Green Line
Thanks to the over 100 people who participated in our forum on the Green Line at the Boston Public Library on Thursday. And thanks to the many more who have commented in our general MBTA forum. Thank you especially to the MBTA staff who assembled an excellent opening presentation (click here for the PowerPoint) and brought …
Gun control packages filed
Rep. David Linsky has filed his gun control package. He did a lot of listening to get to the point of filing his bill, which does respond to a number of the ideas discussed in this forum. Senator Creem, also a long time gun control advocate, has also filed a full package, as has Governor …
Five minutes past bill filing deadline…
5 pm today was the deadline for filing bills for the 2013-2014 session. Senator Brownsberger filed 47 bills on a wide range of topics. Some resulted from suggestions by constituents and others represent his work on pension reform, environmental issues and other subjects. You can check the list of bills on www.malegislature.gov by going to …