Massachusetts House Passes Haverhill Election Bills, Wayland Library Fund in Brief Session
The Massachusetts House passed a slate of local legislation in an 11-minute informal session Tuesday.
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Massachusetts Senate Sets July 1 Floor Date for Major Energy Affordability Bill
The Massachusetts Senate set a compressed schedule Monday for a sweeping energy affordability and clean power bill while clearing a stack of local measures. Acting on an order presented by Senator Peter J.
Joint Committee Hears Newton Pension Bond Request, Walpole Commission Abolition Draws Opposition
Massachusetts legislative committee hears four home rule petitions, with Walpole's water board fight drawing the most opposition. The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, co-chaired by Senator Rebecca L.
Massachusetts Panel Hears Competing Testimony on Veterinary Telemedicine and Smart Device Bills
Massachusetts consumer protection panel takes testimony on veterinary telemedicine, smart device disclosure, and East Hampton liquor licenses.
Massachusetts House Passes Local Police Age, Sick Leave Bills in Brief Session
Massachusetts House advances seven local government bills in a nine-minute informal session.
Joint Committee Hears Crumbling Concrete Relief Bill Backed by Dual Industry Surcharge
Massachusetts lawmakers heard emotional testimony and sharp industry pushback on a bill to create a state fund helping homeowners whose foundations are crumbling due to pyrotite contamination. The Joint Committee on Financial Services, co-chaired by Senator Paul R.
Massachusetts House Passes Credit Union Pay Bill, Boston Police Age Waiver in Brief Session
Massachusetts House passes credit union pay bill and Boston police age waiver in quick informal session. The House met briefly Wednesday, June 18, passing House No. 1338, allowing fair compensation of Massachusetts credit union directors, to engrossment after Representative Thomas P.
Housing Panel Hears Bills on Partition Law Modernization and Vineyard Trust Expansion
Massachusetts housing panel weighs medieval partition law update and Martha's Vineyard trust fix. The Joint Committee on Housing, co-chaired by Representative Richard M.
Massachusetts Commission Demands End to Pappas Hospital's Quiet Closure
Massachusetts commission hears sweeping testimony that Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children is being quietly closed despite official denials.
Massachusetts Legislature Strikes Deal on K-3 Evidence-Based Reading Mandate
Massachusetts House and Senate conferees reached a compromise early literacy bill that bans guessing-based reading instruction and mandates evidence-based curricula for grades K through 3 starting in the 2027-2028 school year.