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  • MA Senate Passes Public Records Reform Bill

    MA Senate Passes Public Records Reform Bill

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Today the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed legislation reforming how the state handles public records. The legislation, originally sponsored by Senator Jason Lewis, is the first update to the public records law since the early 1970s.

    Karen Spilka
    Sen. Karen E. Spilka, (D-Ashland)

    “An accessible, transparent government is fundamental to the democratic process,” said Senator Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “This bill strengthens our public records law to improve access and make the process of requesting records simpler, clearer and more fair. Thank you to my colleagues in the Senate and advocates on all sides of this issue for engaging in a collaborative effort to bring our public records law into the 21st century, while providing flexibility for municipalities and agencies.”

    The legislation will reduce costs for records requestors and ensure timely compliance with public records requests. The bill also brings Massachusetts in line with 47 other states and the federal government in allowing attorney’s fees to be awarded to plaintiffs who are victorious in court when denied records. The bill requires attorney fees to be awarded, except in certain defined situations.

    Under the legislation, each state agency and municipality is required to appoint at least one public records access officer to serve as the point of contact for all public records requests and (more…)

  • Presidents and Kings Speak Out on Debt Ceiling Issue

    Presidents and Kings Speak Out on Debt Ceiling Issue

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – With no final vote having taken place, and no actual legislation enacted, some camps are claiming victory, some decrying losses and most just knocking the process of raising the nation’s debt ceiling so the country can continue to pay its bills.

    President Obama released a 2 minute, 20 second YouTube video with his thoughts on the agreement the two major political parties have made.

    There is still a slight chance that a Congressman or State Representative, possibly from the Tea Party — or even a dissenting (more…)

  • State Reps. Sanicandro and Walsh Office Hours

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham’s two State Representatives, Tom Sannicandro and Chris Walsh invite the public to join them for coffee and conversation from 9:00AM – 10:00AM, Friday, May 27, 2011 at Chris Walsh’s local office, 9 Vernon St., Framingham, MA, (which is located just off Edgell Rd. next to the Framingham Centre Common).

    The two State Reps. will update constituents on the latest news and events and look forward to addressing any questions or concerns you may have.

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  • Voting Registration Deadlines

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Wednesday, Dec. 30 2009 is the deadline to register to vote for the Jan. 19, 2010 Sspecial Senate Election.

    Thursday, Dec. 31 is the deadline to be enrolled as a Democrat or Republican in order to participate in the 2010 party caucuses and conventions, which nominate candidates for statewide offices.

    The Framingham Democratic Town Committee holds its caucus 2/21 to elect delegates to the state convention (June 4-5). For more information, www.framinghamdems.org

  • 2008 State Rep Debate on Cable

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Those that may have missed the Framingham Democratic Town Committee sponsored debate of candidates for the Framingham St. Rep seat that was held on Monday at Town Hall can still view it on cable TV.

    The entire debate was captured by the Framingham Public Access Channel. The following is a list of the times that the program will air:

    Friday 6/27 @ 12:00pm

    Friday 6/27 @ 7:00pm

    Saturday 6/28 @ 12:00pm

    Saturday 6/28 @ 6:00pm

    Sunday 6/29 @ 12:00pm

    FPAC-TV can be found on RCN channel 3, Comcast Channel 9 & Verizon Channel 43.

    For additional times and dates of air times – visit: www.fpac-tv.org

    Related Link: <http://www.fpac-tv.org>

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