11.18.2009| The Standard Times
Committee Approves E-Waste Recycling
Boston – Representative William M. Straus (D-Mattapoisett) today announced the Committee approval of legislation regulating electronic waste recycling in Massachusetts. The redraft was authored by the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, the Committee of which Rep. Straus co-chairs. Electronic or “e-waste” represents a source of toxic materials which threaten public health when disposed of improperly. In addition, a strong recycling program recaptures many materials for re-use. » read more
June 24, 2009 | OP ED The Standard Times
YOUR VIEW: Catch-share fishing needs work
A federal government fisheries panel is meeting in Portland, Maine, this week. That panel, the New England Fisheries Management Council, will vote on what is either the most creative and innovative change in how our groundfish are managed, or, perhaps, the next in a long line of blunders in government oversight which will change the shape of ports like ours forever » read article
June 15, 2009
Senate, House Pass Landmark Pension Reform Legislation
Close loopholes in current law, eliminate abuses of system
(Boston) – Continuing the Legislature’s ambitious reform agenda, the Senate and House recently approved landmark legislation that will eliminate the worst offenses in the state pension system. The final bill, which now goes to the Governor for his expected signature, limits abuses of the pension system, saves taxpayer money, and helps restore public trust in the state oversight of public pensions. click here to read more
June 13, 2008 | The Standard Times
Wareham rail plan gets boost
BOSTON - A proposal to bring commuter rail to Wareham has gotten a boost in a $1.5 billion transportation bond bill that cleared the House this week. » read article
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From The Wanderer
Representative Straus Meets With Marion Selectmen", June 3, 2004
From The Cape Cod Times
House debates budget add-ons April 28, 2004
Oil spill bill clears the Legislature July 23, 2008
House Endorses Kayak Training Bill July 23, 2008
Wareham rail plan gets boost June 13, 2008
Rep. Straus Made for Convention Role February 20, 2008
Identity theft legislation passes House July 11, 2007
Straus rolls to 8th term November 8, 2006
Bill Straus Endorsed for Re-Election October 26, 2006
Kayak safety bill heads to Senate May 13, 2006
ID Theft Bill Moves Ahead March 16, 2006
New laws needed to stop identity theft
William M. Straus and Jarrett T. Barrios March 6 2006
Kayak bill would improve boating safety July 2, 2005
Straus has a hand in pro-consumer initiatives June 2, 2005
Legislators take a look at school funding future May 27, 2005
Rep. Straus is consistent, strong October 27, 2004
Romney to sign oil spill measure August 4, 2004
Legislature overrides Marion housing veto July 23, 2004
Is it time to dig another tunnel through Boston? June 1, 2003
Identity is hard to guard September 2, 2001
Straus files privacy bill September 2, 2001
Creating a home for marine life, January 19, 2000
