As 2019 ends, now is a good time to review some of the work the Legislature has done this year, the first half of the two year 191st legislative session. We have accomplished a lot so far. Not only did…
As 2019 ends, now is a good time to review some of the work the Legislature has done this year, the first half of the two year 191st legislative session. We have accomplished a lot so far. Not only did…
The FY2016 and FY2017 Budget Some of the most far-reaching work of your state legislature is the budget. Each year’s budget is not just a spending blueprint it is a values statement. The 2015/2016 legislative session featured two budgets. The…
Read Rep. Dave Rogers’ August 2016 Email Newsletter.
Read Rep. Dave Rogers’ June 2016 Email Newsletter.
Read Rep. Rogers’ February 2016 email newsletter.
Public records laws in Massachusetts have not been updated for over four decades. Just before the winter recess the House passed legislation designed to make major improvements to the Commonwealth’s public records laws. The Senate is expected to pass its…
Read Rep. Rogers’ September 2015 email newsletter.
Read Rep. Rogers’ July 2015 email newsletter.
Criminal Justice and Drug Law Reform H1559: An Act to promote public safety by improving the parole process H1559 is designed to make the parole process more predictable and transparent. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that prisoners should…
H3409: An Act relative to qualifications of voters Voting is one of the most basic civil rights in our society. While the Massachusetts Constitution precludes imprisoned felons from voting in some state elections, this bill restores one of our most…