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Massachusetts House Unanimously Passes $7.7 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Interim Spending Bill
Massachusetts House passes $7.703 billion interim spending bill before the fiscal year 2027 budget deadline.
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Massachusetts Senate Passes Dark Sky Bill, Clears Local Government Measures in Brief Session
The Massachusetts Senate advanced a dark sky and outdoor lighting energy conservation bill and cleared a dozen local measures in a brief June 25 session.
Government · Sessions-House
Massachusetts House Passes Berkeley Selectmen Bill, State Police Age Waiver in Brief Session
The Massachusetts House passed two bills to engrossment and honored the Office of Inspector General in a brief informal session June 25.
Government · Sessions-House
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.
Government · Sessions-Senate
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.
Government · Hearings-Joint
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.
Government · Hearings-Joint
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.
Government · Sessions-House
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.
Government · Hearings-Joint
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.
Government · Sessions-House
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.