Massachusetts Senate Votes 37-3 to Engross Sweeping Immigrant Protections Bill
Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping immigrant protections bill 37-3, rejecting a dozen minority amendments.
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Massachusetts House Enacts Local Bills on Liquor Licenses, Sick Leave, and Town Government
The Massachusetts House passed a slate of local-interest bills Wednesday with no recorded opposition, including measures affecting alcohol licensing in Westford and Westfield, municipal governance in Hopedale, and a senior property tax exemption in Sudbury.
Massachusetts Committee Hears Sweeping Testimony on Enough Act Anti-Poverty Bills
Massachusetts lawmakers heard hours of testimony backing the Enough Act, a pair of bills that would create a statewide neighborhood-based anti-poverty grant fund. The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, co-chaired by Representative Andres X.
Massachusetts Payments Commission Debates Fee Relief for Restaurants on Tips and Taxes
Massachusetts restaurant owners told a state payments commission they are paying millions annually in card processing fees on money that never belonged to them.
Massachusetts Senate Panel Faults 82 Towns for Failing to Report Kennel Data
Massachusetts Senate panel finds 82 towns still defying Ali's Law kennel reporting requirement.