I am increasingly convinced that the state should make a massive investment in upgrading its regional rail network. The decision is not imminent, but I’m interested in starting to get feedback from my constituents.
Storrow Drive Tunnel Update
I’ve heard from many constituents asking questions about the plans for the Storrow Drive Tunnel — the long underpass after the Arlington Street Exit from Storrow eastbound.
Uber and Lyft at Logan
Logan is a special case, but we are facing unacceptable congestion across the region and the fundamental problem is single-rider vehicle use. Right now, Uber and Lyft are part of the problem. However, they can be part of the solution.
Listening Session on Education Funding
Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education, will co-host with Senator Brownsberger a listening session to learn more about the needs of schools in Watertown, Belmont and Boston.
Senate Passes Non-Binary Gender License Option & An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
The Senate passed two bills on April 25. One would allow for an “X” gender designation on state IDs, while the other, sponsored by Senator Brownsberger, includes several road safety measures.
Managing the budget process
We are headed into budget season in the legislature – the part of the legislative cycle that is hardest to manage in an orderly and transparent way.