Media Alert: On NECN’s “Broadside”

Tonight I will once again be a panelist on tonight’s Broadside with special guest host VB Goudie.  Topics that I will be discussing with VB and Senate President Stan Rosenberg include the Senate’s statewide Commonwealth Conversations Tour, the current struggles of the MBTA and the commuter rail service, and the state’s film tax credit.

Please tune in tonight for this very informational discussion.  Broadside airs at 6:00pm, and re-airs again at 7:30pm, 2:30am, and 4:00am.

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.

On the Air with WGBH’s Greater Boston

Last night I had the opportunity to take part in a panel discussion on WGBH’s Greater Boston with host Jim Braude.  I was joined by former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang and Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung, where we discussed the upcoming presidential campaign and the effects the new minimum wage law has had on Massachusetts.

To watch last night’s segment, please click here.

Media Alert: Greater Boston with Jim Braude

Tonight at 7:00pm, I will be a featured guest on WGBH’s Greater Boston with new host Jim Braude.  I will be discussing with Jim and former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang the effects of raising the minimum wage has had on the Massachusetts economy, and the latest news regarding the presidential race.

Please tune in to watch tonight’s lively discussion.

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.

Media Alert: On the Air with WBZ-TV’s Jon Keller

Recently I was interviewed by WBZ-TV’s Political Reporter Jon Keller for his Sunday segment Keller@Large Report.  Jon and I discussed various political topics regarding the Commonwealth, including the situation the nation faces with the influx of immigrant children currently crossing the border and what that potentially means for Massachusetts, and Thursday’s Probation Department trial verdicts, where three former officials were found guilty of fostering a job-rigging scheme.

 

Please tune in on Sunday at approximately 8:30am to watch our lively discussion.

Media Alert: “Broadside” with Jim Braude

Please tune in to tonight’s “Broadside” at 6:00pm on New England Cable News (NECN), where I’ll be discussing with host Jim Braude and State Senator Brian Joyce the potential political consequences of yesterday’s Probation Department verdicts, Governor Patrick’s plan to house border-crossing children in Massachusetts, and the recent Market Basket dispute.

 

“Broadside” re-airs at 7:30pm, 2:30am, and again at 4:00am.

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: “Broadside” with Jim Braude

Please tune in to “Broadside” tonight at 6:00pm on NECN, where I’ll be discussing with host Jim Braude and Senator Michael Barrett a Child Welfare League of America’s recently released report regarding the quality of care provided by the Department of Children and Families.  To read the report presented by the CWLA in its entirety, please click here.

“Broadside” re-airs at 7:30pm, 2:30am, and again at 4:00am.

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.

On the Air with Channel 5

Yesterday WCVB Channel 5’s Pam Cross visited the State House to report on the progress of S.2008, An Act relative to juvenile life with parole, a bill I filed that would set parole at 35 years for juveniles convicted of 1^st degree murder.

To watch Pam’s report please click here.  To read a previous blog post on the issue please click here.

Media Alert: On the Air with NECN

This morning I’ll be a guest on NECN’s Morning News, where I’ll be discussing the latest developments regarding the resignation of the Department of Children and Families Commissioner Olga Roche, and what the department needs to do moving forward to regain public trust.

Please tune in at 11:00am for today’s appearance.

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: Tonight’s Broadside

Tonight I will be a guest on NECN’s Broadside, where I’ll be discussing with Senator Michael Barrett and host Jim Braude the tragic case of Jeremiah Oliver, and the possible ramifications that could result from the Department of Children and Families’ failure to monitor and protect this family and this child.

Please tune in to NECN at 6:00pm to watch this evening’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.

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.