ACLUM hosts Panel on POST and Police Accountability
A strong POST system provides the ability to de-certify police and increase transparency and accountability. Hear from experts and advocates […]
Legislation Watch
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DOCKET #0174 The Right of Free Petition – April 9
A hearing on an ordinance regarding the right of free petition.
Boston City Council Discusses Right to Free Petition
In the March 1, 2017 meeting of the Boston City Council, Councilors Discussed proposed legislation that would require the Council
Jobs Not Jails Urgent Action Needed In The Senate. HELP NOW
Jobs Not Jails Urgent Action Needed In The Senate. HELP NOW
Proposed FY2014 Budget Amendments to Fund Education / Training, Shelter / Housing and Family Support Services
The recently released MA FY2014 budget proposal from the Senate Ways and Means Committee has come under fire from local
Suffolk DA Dan Conley releases 26 point Gun Bill proposal
As Suffolk County DA Dan Conley has been making the rounds for his Mayoral campaign he has been touting a plan to make changes in the state’s gun laws.
The Blackstonian has obtained the complete version of the 26 point proposal from DA Dan Conley which you can examine below.
State wants independent labs to test medical marijuana sold in MA
Companies hoping to sell marijuana for medical use in Massachusetts will be required to hire an independent lab to test their products for contaminants, such as heavy metals and pesticides, under final rules regulators are slated to vote on Wednesday morning.
Medical Marijuana Question 3 passed in Massachusetts
After years of medical marijuana bills being stonewalled in the state legislature, Bay Staters took matters into their own hands in the 2012 general election and passed an effective medical marijuana law.
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative: Question 3 on Nov. 6th Ballot
The Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative, also known as Question 3, will appear on the November 6, 2012 ballot in the state of Massachusetts as an indirect initiated state statute. The measure would legalize the use of medical marijuana in the state.