See Representative Balser discuss gambling addiction on NewsNight with Jim Braude (aired live):

Part I

Part II

 

Latest news:

Editorial: Prison, the new madhouse

The Boston Globe, December 10, 2007

Editorial: Abused in the ER

The Boston Globe, December 9, 2007

Coalition builds momentum while Patrick moves slowly

The Boston Globe, December 8, 2007

Many bars, clubs bypass sprinkler law

The Boston Globe, November 22, 2007

Behavioral scientist is appointed to Parole Board

The Boston Globe, November 15, 2007

Mass law would reduce penalty for marijuana possession

The Newton Tab , November 9, 2007

Wrong place for mental health care

The Boston Globe, November 7, 2007

Editorial: Common Sense and Marijuana Policy

Milford Daily News , November 7, 2007

Let it go

The Weekly Dig , November 7, 2007

Making a case for marijuana

MetroWest Daily News , November 6, 2007

Funding falls short for Echo Bridge fix

The Newton Tab, November 6, 2007

Officials say they can't predict gambling's social costs

The Boston Globe , November 1, 2007

House panel hears about gambling addiction

The Standard Times , November 1, 2007

Legislators hear good, bad effects of casinos

The Enterprise , November 1, 2007

Officials say ready for gambling addicts

State House News Service , November 1, 2007

Advocates: Casinos lead to addiction

The Daily News Tribue , October 31, 2007

Governor's office defends casino proposal

The Boston Globe, October 31, 2007

Tax break proposed for seniors

The Newton Tab , October 31, 2007

Hearing to focus on ills of gambling

The Boston Globe, October 30, 2007

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Representative Balser has been profiled in the Boston Globe:

In From The Cold

The Boston Globe, June 16, 2005

Legislators' strategy was a leap of faith

The Boston Globe, March 12, 2004

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Representative Balser has authored Op-Ed pieces:

Strains on the ER

Letter to the Editor by Representative Balser The Boston Globe, July 22, 2007

To our kids' mental health

Op-Ed by Representative Balser and Senator Steven A. Tolman The Boston Herald, May 5, 2007

Treatment the cure for rising drug woes

Op-Ed by Representative Balser and Representative Byron Rushing The Boston Herald, September 21, 2006

Letter to the editor

By Representative Balser Newton Tab, December 6, 2006

Access to Health Care is a Human Right

By Representative Balser Sh'ma, March, 2003

Don't jeopardize special education

By Representative Balser Boston Globe, April 10, 2000

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Representative Balser's accomplishments are often cited in the Newton Tab and other newspapers:

Officials debate gender equality in insurance coverage

The Daily News Tribune, October 11, 2007

Mental health parity bill heard

The Worcester Telegram and Gazette, October 2, 2007

Aiming to alter hospital policy

The Boston Globe, September 25, 2007

Legislature overrides Gov’s veto on fire station funds

Newton Tab, September 19, 2007

Senate OKs funds for Nonantum Road Study

The Daily News Tribune, July 5, 2007

Mayor moves to improve fire station

Newton Tab , June 6, 2007

Abstinence education debated at hearing, in play during budget

State House News Service , May 30, 2007

Psychotherapy law would restrict practice to licensed pros in Mass.

State House News Service , May 29, 2007

Fighting for mental health

Berkshire Eagle , May 21, 2007

Mass lacks court for mentally ill

BostonNOW , May 9, 2007

Bill would help troubled kids get health services

Worcester Telegram and Gazette , May 8, 2007

Special needs? Lawyers debate the necessity of a mental health court

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly , May 7, 2007

So children don't suffer

Boston Globe Editorial , May 7, 2007

'Dangerous' roadway receives $250,000

Newton Tab , May 2, 2007

‘Stuck’ waiting for state: Disturbed youth left to languish

Worcester Telegram & Gazette , April 11, 2007

Mental health plan ambitious

Worcester Telegram & Gazette , March 4, 2007

Hungry for local tax relief

Newton Tab , February 21, 2007

State is faulted over rise in inmate suicides

Boston Globe, February 21, 2007

NAMI grateful for support of mentally ill from Representatives Balser and Khan

Newton Tab , February 14, 2007

Bill No Longer on the Fence

Newton Tab, January 10, 2007

Legislation Eyes Vision Testing

Newton Tab, December 20, 2006

Fence Viewers

Newton Tab, December 20, 2006

Marriage equality opponents sue Massachusetts lawmakers who blocked vote

AP, December 15, 2006

Bill asks for more driver training

Boston Globe , June 6, 2006

Crumbling Echo Bridge Gets Quick Fix

Boston Globe , March 18, 2006

Stricter seat belt bill back on table

Boston Globe , January 2, 2006

Synagogues Resist Financial Reporting Bill

The Jewish Advocate, January 19, 2006

House Democrats kill the income tax cut

The Boston Globe, April 26, 2005