Falmouth Charter Petition, Animal Fund Overhaul Heard by Massachusetts Municipal Committee

Massachusetts municipal panel hears Falmouth clerk appointment bill, animal fund fix, and Plymouth land account. The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, co-chaired by Representative Jack Patrick Lewis and Senator Rebecca L.

Senate Passes Stoneham Land Transfer Bill, Sends It to Governor

Massachusetts Senate clears Stoneham land transfer bill and three local measures in a brief Monday session.

House Enacts MassDOT Stoneham Land Transfer, Natick Charter Amendment

The Massachusetts House enacted two local bills and advanced a dozen more in a brief informal session Monday. Representative Paul J.

Massachusetts Senate Passes $3 Billion Higher Ed Bond Bill Unanimously

Massachusetts Senate passes $3 billion higher education bond bill without a dissenting vote.

Massachusetts House Passes Major Energy Affordability Bill, Rejecting Multiple Minority Amendments

The Massachusetts House advanced a sweeping energy affordability bill Thursday, voting 127-27 to adopt a consolidated amendment to House Bill 5151, "An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic Competitiveness." Representative Mark J.

State Apprenticeship Chief Calls on Disability Commission to Help Expand Programs

Massachusetts apprenticeship chief urges disability commission to become intermediary for human services workforce programs.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Hudson Alcohol License Bill, Extends Two Committee Deadlines

The Massachusetts Senate dispatched a brief procedural session February 25, passing two local bills and extending deadlines for a pair of standing committees before adjourning in minutes.

House Adopts Special Rules for Major Energy Affordability Bill

Massachusetts House sets special floor rules for energy affordability bill in a brief Wednesday session.

Massachusetts Panel Hears Bill to Ban Genetic Data in Life Insurance Underwriting

Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony on a bill to bar life and disability insurers from using genetic test results against applicants. The Joint Committee on Financial Services, co-chaired by Senator Paul R.

Massachusetts Senate Advances Higher Ed Infrastructure Bill, Passes Local Measures

The Massachusetts Senate advanced a higher education infrastructure financing bill and enacted three local authorization measures in a brief February 19 session.