Massachusetts Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Ranked-Choice Voting for Boston and Bedford

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Election Laws heard unanimous testimony Tuesday in favor of ranked-choice voting home rule petitions for Boston and Bedford. House Chair Daniel J.

Joint Education Committee Hears Rural School Choice Relief, ABA Access Bills

Four western Massachusetts rural districts urged the Joint Committee on Education to exempt them from a school choice tuition mandate they say threatens their financial survival. Representative Gordon, serving as House co-chair, and Senator Patricia D.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Six Local Bills in Brief Monday Session

The Massachusetts Senate passed six local bills by unanimous voice vote Monday and adjourned in memory of longtime Brookline civic leader Sherry S. Mattel.

Massachusetts House Passes Bridgewater Governance Reforms, Extends Committee Deadlines

The Massachusetts House passed a package of local governance bills and extended committee reporting deadlines in a brief, all-voice-vote session February 9.

Massachusetts Xylazine Commission Drafts Final Report, Plans March Vote on Recommendations

Massachusetts xylazine commission reviews draft final report and targets March 9 vote.

Massachusetts Parole Board Reports 11 Percent Recidivism Rate, Flags Housing Gaps

Massachusetts Parole Board chair details 11 percent recidivism rate and housing shortfalls before consolidation commission.

Massachusetts Senate Advances Consumer, Housing Bills and Six Local Measures

Massachusetts Senate advances housing, consumer, and local governance bills in brief session. The chamber met February 5 under President Karen E.

Massachusetts House Passes Seven Bills, Creates Initiative Petition Panel at Brief Session

The Massachusetts House passed or advanced eleven measures in a brief February 5 informal session, including final enactment of a Sharon town officer recall law and four Boston Police Department age-waiver bills.

Senate Panel Hears Warnings of $3 Billion Federal Health Funding Cut to Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate panel hears warnings of $3 billion federal health cut and a looming $400 million SNAP penalty. The Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, chaired by Senator Mark C.

Consumer Committee Hears Testimony on Nitrous Oxide, HVAC Licensing, and Auto Warranty Bills

Massachusetts lawmakers hear a wide-ranging batch of consumer protection bills in Boston. The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, co-chaired by Senator Pavel M.