Massachusetts Disability Commission Approves Minutes, Hears Debut Report on EACE Contracting Program
Massachusetts disability commission hears debut report on statewide contracting program targeting disability employment.
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Massachusetts Legislature Hears Testimony on Injured Chelmsford Firefighter's Benefits Bill
Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony on a governor-filed bill to restore full injured-on-duty pay to a Chelmsford firefighter left with under $300 a week in workers' compensation after a 40-foot fall at a state training academy.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Seven Bills, Sends Three to Governor in Brief Session
The Massachusetts Senate passed or advanced seven bills without dissent in a brief June 1 formal session.
Massachusetts House Passes Local Bills, Adjourns in Memory of Benjamin Swan
The Massachusetts House passed a slate of local home-rule and municipal bills in a brief session June 1, adjourning in honor of former Springfield Representative Benjamin Swan.
Massachusetts Senate Votes 33-6 to Hand Financial Records to State Auditor
BOSTON — May 28, 2026 — Massachusetts Senate votes 33-6 to provide financial records to the state auditor, ending a year-long standoff. The chamber adopted Senate No. 3104, a resolution offered by Sen. Paul R. Feeney and Sen. Cindy F. Friedman pledging to turn over four categories of records — budgets,
House Rejects Senate Budget Substitute, Names Three Conferees for FY2027 Talks
The Massachusetts House rejected the Senate's substitute amendment to the fiscal year 2027 state budget and appointed a conference committee, with less than five weeks before the July 1 fiscal deadline.
Lawmakers Hear Case for Apprenticeships to Close Disability-Sector Staffing Gaps
A Massachusetts legislative subcommittee examined registered apprenticeships as a tool to address chronic staffing shortages in disability and human services.
Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee Hears First-in-Nation Micromobility Safety Bill
Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on the Healey administration's Ride Safe Act, a first-in-the-nation bill that would regulate e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds by manufactured speed rather than device type. House Chair James Arciero and Senate Chair Brendan P.
Massachusetts Senate Climate Panel Hears Unified Defense of MassSave Program
Massachusetts Senate climate committee hears sweeping defense of MassSave as budget cuts loom.
Senate Passes Municipal Roads Bill With Emergency Preamble, Adjourns to Thursday
Massachusetts Senate clears municipal roads bill and local police age waivers in brief Monday session.