While many of my friends were gathered at the State Capitol recently supporting common-sense gun laws everyone wants, I learned of a sneak attack on democracy by Rep. Sarah Anderson, R-Plymouth.
You might wonder how she could manage this. It’s all about redistricting and gerrymandering. For the second year in a row, Anderson has slipped language into a must-pass bill. This year’s vehicle is HF 4016 (changing to HF 4099), a government funding bill. Her powerful position on the House Ways and Means Committee apparently allows her to bypass public hearings. Continue reading “Shameful action on districting, prayer (but none on guns)”