Will B. Live Archive

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger hosts a community discussion about the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of the 1973 Roe vs Wade decision concerning legal abortion in the United States. 

MA Senator Will Brownsberger is joined by MA Senator Cindy Friedman who discusses the PACT (Pharmaceutical Access, Costs and Transparency) ACT, which recently passed in the Senate. This legislation would provide oversight on prescription drug costs, allow for lower cost negotiations, and help fund healthcare for those with low income. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger discusses ideas for changes in transportation systems to help meet climate action goals. Will took questions and comments from viewers. 

Senator Will Brownsberger hosts a discussion on the new climate change bill with Senator Mike Barrett, the lead senator on the bill. 

Senator Will Brownsberger talks about transportation with Steve Kadish, former chair of the Governor’s Commission on Transportation, and answered questions from viewers. 01:05:20

Senator Will Brownsberger speaks with Barry Finegold, chair of the Committee on Elections, and Belmont Town Clerk Ellen O'Brien Cushman, about recent and upcoming elections, including vote-by-mail, and took questions from viewers. 01:31:13

Senator Will Brownsberger holds a Zoom Town Hall to update and answer questions on the progress of the "Reform, Shift + Build Act", on police reform.

Senator William Brownsberger hosts a Zoom Town Hall to discuss the "Reform, Shift + Build Acts of 2020" - https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2800

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger speaks with Belmont Police Chief James MacIsaac about the recent George Floyd tragedy and protests and what Belmont is doing to keep the community safe. 

The topics are education funding and remote learning. Senator Will Brownsberger talks with Senator Jason Lewis, guests and constituents. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger speaks with State Senator Cindy Friedman, senate chair of the legislature's Health Care Finance committee. They discuss what is happening in the health care system in response to Covid-19.

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger speaks about transportation with Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts. They discuss possibilities for improving road congestion and goals for reducing automobile impact on the environment. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger talks about transportation in the coming decade with Andrew Bagley, Vice President for Policy and Research of MassTaxpayers.org.

The first episode of a new series on state issues and topics. MA State Senator Will Brownsberger discusses transportation with Jarred Johnson, director of Transit Matters. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger meets with Belmont residents at the Beech Street Center to discuss current events and legislative priorities.

Will talks with Senator Pat Jehlen about the recent process in the Massachusetts legislature around the legalization of marijuana.

Office Hours Live With Will Brownsberger 12/07/16

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss the upcoming presidential election and the ballot questions. 

Monica Collins and MA State Senator Will Brownsberger discuss the completion of the Trapelo Road project, state elections and the general election ballot questions. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss the state primary election and the general election. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss town construction projects, tolling changes, the transgender law and the national election. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss Belmont Town Elections, the presidential race, an update on Waverley Station, and criminal record laws. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins talk about presidential primary elections. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss the Public Records Bill, Affordable Care Act, and the presidential race. 

MA State Senator Will Browsnberger and Monica Collins discuss the governor's pledge not to raise taxes, the opioid crisis and the proposed limits on opioid painkillers, and the upcoming vote on giving steep fines for talking on a cellphone while driving. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss the seatbelt law, public records law, MBTA green line extension and ambulance costs. Directed by Julie DeStefano.

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss Belmont railroad station repair/closing options, Trapelo Road repavement project, drug screening in schools, and mitigating fines and punishment for certain offenses. 

Office Hours Live With Will Brownsberger 06/10/15

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss topics including Trapelo Road Reconstruction in Belmont, the House and Senate votes on governor's early retirement proposal for state workers, and other issues in the senate. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss the governor's early retirement plan for state employees, the proposition 2 1/2 override ballot question in Belmont and the potential financial burden and benefits of an Olympics in Boston.

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss state preparation for the 2015 winter snow storms, the impact these storms had on the MBTA, and whether fares or taxes should be raised for the MBTA.

Monica Collins and State Senator Will Brownsberger discuss the inauguration of the new governor, the marathon bomber trial, the outgoing senate president and an update on the plane noise issue. 

MA State Senator Will Brownsberger and Monica Collins discuss issues including pay raises, campaign fundraising and plane noise in Belmont.

Office Hours Live with Will Brownsberger, host Monica Collins. They discuss the gubernatorial election. 11/06/14

5/2/11: Massachusetts State Rep. Will Brownsberger discusses state issues of the day with host Monica Collins every month.