Massachusetts Senate Schedules May 7 Floor Debate on Federal Oversight Bill
Massachusetts Senate sets May 7 floor debate on federal oversight bill, passing a 3-1 procedural vote.
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Massachusetts House Engrosses Dozen Local Bills in Swift Informal Session
The Massachusetts House advanced more than a dozen local and special bills in a brief April 30 informal session, passing all measures by unanimous voice vote with no debate. Representative Paul J.
Disability Subcommittee Plans Apprenticeship Forum, Targets May 28
Massachusetts disability panel moves to bring apprenticeships to human services workforce, eyes May 28 forum.
Massachusetts House Passes FY27 Budget 149-9, Investing $1.2 Billion in Housing
Massachusetts House passes $63.3 billion FY27 budget 149-9, rejecting a dozen minority amendments on immigration, utility charges, and local aid.
Lawmakers Hear Bill to Create Panel Studying Unemployment Insurance Access
BOSTON — April 29, 2026 — Massachusetts legislators hear testimony on a bill to create a special commission studying unemployment insurance access amid a growing DUA backlog. The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, co-chaired by Representative Paul McMurtry and Senator Jacob R. Oliveira, held its 11th hearing Wednesday on
Massachusetts Senate Passes Marblehead Tax Break, Monson Board Expansion in Brief Session
The Massachusetts Senate passed a slate of local-interest bills and extended two committee reporting deadlines to June 30 at its brief April 27 session.
Lawrence Disability Partnership Surveys Families, Exposes Transition Planning Gaps
A Lawrence disability employment partnership revealed that 97 percent of early-grade families are unaware of transition planning for students with disabilities.
Massachusetts Disability Subcommittee Presses DPH on Reach and Federal Funding Risk
A Massachusetts Legislature disability subcommittee heard concerns about federal funding risk and limited geographic reach of a state pediatric care coordination training program.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Home-Rule Bills, Enters Scouting Report Into Journal
Massachusetts Senate enters annual scouting report into its official Journal and passes four local bills at informal session. The Senate, with Senator Sal N.
Massachusetts House Sets Monday Budget Session, Advances Seven Bills in Brief Formal Session
Massachusetts House advances seven bills and clears four local measures in a brief formal session, setting Monday exclusively for the state budget.