Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Today I was interviewed by Fox 25 News Reporter Sharman Sacchetti regarding an amendment that the Senate Republican Caucus secured in the Senate’s version of a supplemental budget that will require the Sex Offender Registry Board to revise its regulations.  Unfortunately, due to the inappropriate application of factors used for classification criteria and other actions, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded several decisions made by the Sex Offender Registry Board

Please tune in to Fox 25’s evening broadcast to see my interview regarding this very serious public safety issue.

Zip Trip to Rowley

Last Friday, the Fox 25 Morning News crew arrived at the Rowley Town Common to feature the historic town and the people for the show’s weekly Zip Trip.  I was thrilled to have been able to greet the station and to join in on the festivities.  It was a beautiful day with a vivacious atmosphere that featured local officials, businesses, and residents.  Hundreds of people came out and participated in the Zip Trip event.

Posted below are several photos that both I and Rowley Town Selectman Robert Snow captured.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tonight at 5:00pm I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 Evening News to discuss the latest developments with the Federal REAL ID Act, Massachusetts failure to comply, and what that means for the state’s citizens.  Please tune in to watch tonight’s lively conversation.

Reminder: Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

On Monday morning I will once again be a special guest on the Fox 25 Morning News segment “Monday Morning Quarterbacks,” with former Attorney General Scott Harshbarger. Scott and I will join News Anchor Gene Lavanchy in a discussion regarding the various political topics of the day. Please tune in Monday morning at approximately 7:55 AM for what will be a lively discussion.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

On Monday morning I will once again be a special guest on the Fox 25 Morning News segment “Monday Morning Quarterbacks,” with former Attorney General Scott Harshbarger. Scott and I will join News Anchor Gene Lavanchy in a discussion regarding the various political topics of the day. Please tune in Monday morning at approximately 7:55 AM for what will be a lively discussion.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tonight at 6:30pm, I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 Evening News where I’ll be discussing the status of an animal cruelty bill that contains important provisions of the PAWS Act.  The bill, H.1182, was recently released from the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and would:

·       Increase the fine of committing animal abuse from $2,500 to $5,000;

·       Raise the maximum time in prison from 5 years to 7 years;

·       Require veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse (similar to the requirement of medical staff who suspect child abuse); and

·       Create a special taskforce of experts in law enforcement, animal protection, veterinary, and legal professionals to review methods to prevent animal abuse and punish those who commit animal abuse.

Also, earlier today, I, along with the MSPCA and the Animal Rescue League of Boston, met with members of the media to discuss the release of H.1182 and the potential the bill has to becoming law during this legislative session.  Tune in to NECN, Channel 5, and Fox 25 during tonight’s broadcasts to see today’s interviews.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tonight at 5:00pm I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 Evening News where I’ll be discussing with Maria Stephanos Thursday’s parole board hearing and decision to grant parole to Frederick Christian. In 1994, Christian, while still a juvenile, was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole because of his role in a robbery that resulted in the death of two individuals, and seriously wounding a third.

However, in light of a U.S. Supreme Court decision and a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision, juveniles can no longer be sentenced to life in prison without the option of parole citing the 8th Amendment’s cruel and unusual punishment clause. The retroactive rulings now require juveniles convicted of first degree murder to serve at least 15 years after their conviction for parole eligibility, which is the same for an individual convicted of second degree murder.

In response to those rulings, I sponsored a bill setting parole for juveniles convicted of first degree murder at 35 years. The bicameral and bipartisan bill, which has 32 co-sponsors, has the support of the District Attorneys Association. To read more about the bill, please click here to read a previous blog post.

Tune in at 5:00pm to watch tonight’s Fox 25 segment.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tonight I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 Evening News to discuss the recent 10-1 vote taken by the Massachusetts Connector Board to approve a $121 million plan to fix the health insurance signup website.  Please tune in at 6:00pm to watch tonight’s lively discussion.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox25

Tonight I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 Evening News to discuss the resignation of Department of Children and Families Commissioner Olga Roche, and the necessary steps the department needs to take to regain public trust.

Please tune in at 5:00pm to watch tonight’s discussion.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Please tune in tonight at 6:45pm on Fox 25, where I will be discussing the latest developments regarding the tragic case of Jeremiah Oliver, and what this could mean for the Department of Children and Families.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tonight I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 Evening News to discuss a measure contained within a transportation bond bill that will result in Massachusetts turnpike toll-takers acquiring an additional five years of added service toward their pensions as they are being phased out.

Please tune in tonight at 5:15pm to watch what will surely be a lively conversation.

On the Air with Fox 25

I made two appearances on the Fox 25 news program last night to discuss the backlog of bills that have been awaiting action by the Judiciary Committee. A total of 791 bills are still pending in committee, including several bills to protect children from sex offenders, and more than 200 are still waiting for a hearing, including a bill addressing parole for juvenile murderers and the Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety Act (the PAWS Act) filed in the wake of the horrific Puppy Doe case.

To watch both segments, please click on the video link below. A complete list of all 791 bills still pending before the Judiciary Committee can be found in yesterday’s Tarr Talk post.

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Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tonight I will once again be a special guest on the Fox 25 Evening News, where I will be discussing with Investigative Reporter Mike Beaudet the recent arrest of a level 3 sex offender charged with indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14, reckless endangerment of a child, enticement of a child, and dissemination of pornography to a minor.

To watch this evening’s discussion, please tune in tonight at 5:00pm.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tonight at approximately 5:00pm I will be a featured guest on the Fox 25 Evening News where I’ll be discussing with Anchor Maria Stephanos and Investigative Reporter Mike Beaudet the next steps Massachusetts needs to take to strengthen our sex offender laws.  Please tune in to watch tonight’s lively discussion.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 News to discuss a bill I recently filed that would set parole for juveniles convicted of first degree murder.  Please tune in at 6:15pm to watch tonight’s segment.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

I will once again be a guest on the Fox25 Morning News where I will be discussing with political commentator VB the failures of the Department of Children and Families, an update on an independent investigation by the Child Welfare League of America, who will be reviewing the practices and procedures of the department, and possibly other subjects.

Please tune in at 7:45am to watch this morning’s discussion.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

 

This evening at approximately 5:00pm I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 News.  The topics I will be discussing include Governor Patrick’s latest climate control plan, and the effects recent storms have had on coastal communities.

Please tune in to watch tonight’s discussion.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

Tomorrow morning I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 News, where I will be discussing a bill that I recently filed that would authorize the Division of Marine Fisheries to establish a Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program.  Please tune in at approximately 8:45AM to watch tomorrow morning’s segment.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox25

Tonight at 5:40pm and tomorrow morning at 8:50am I will be calling into the Fox 25 news broadcasts to discuss the current winter conditions, and the effects of the storm on coastal communities.  Please tune in to watch this evening’s and tomorrow morning’s live broadcasts.

Media Alert: On the Air with Fox 25

This evening at approximately 6:30pm I will once again be a guest on the Fox 25 News.  I will be discussing the disappearance of a 5-year-old Fitchburg child, and the recent firing of two employees of the Department of Children and Families, who were assigned to monitor his family upon allegations of abuse, but failed to do so.

Please tune in to see tonight’s discussion.