Massachusetts House Passes Municipal Roads Financing Bill With Emergency Status

The Massachusetts House passed a municipal roads and bridges financing bill under emergency status and engrossed a Worcester police appointment age measure during a 13-minute informal session May 26.

Massachusetts Senate Passes $63.3 Billion FY2027 Budget Unanimously, 40-0

The Massachusetts Senate passed its $63.3 billion fiscal year 2027 budget 40-0 on Wednesday, concluding four days of debate marked by a failed Republican challenge to a ruling that knocked ten tax relief amendments off the table. Senate President Karen E.

Massachusetts House Enacts Fairhaven Police Bill, Advances Five Local Measures

The Massachusetts House passed a Fairhaven police staffing bill and advanced five local acts in a brief informal session May 21.

Massachusetts Youth Sports Working Group Approves Three Policy Recommendations at Statehouse Hearing

Massachusetts Youth Sports Working Group approves health, filming, and grant funding recommendations at third public hearing.

Massachusetts House Passes Epinephrine Access, CMV Screening, and Drone Bills

Massachusetts House passes epinephrine access, CMV newborn screening, and drone weapons bills in a single session.

Massachusetts Panel Takes Up Lobster, Asparagus, and Waltham Rink Bills

The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on four bills Wednesday, including measures to name the American lobster the state's official crustacean and asparagus its first-ever official state vegetable.

Healey Pitches $305 Million Economic Bill to Skeptical and Supportive Lawmakers

Massachusetts lawmakers hear marathon testimony on Healey's $305 million Mass WINS Act.

Massachusetts Senate Opens $63.3 Billion FY27 Budget Debate, Sets Tuesday Vote

BOSTON — May 18, 2026 — The Massachusetts Senate opened general debate Monday on a $63.3 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that would send a record $1.376 billion in unrestricted local aid to the state's 351 cities and towns. Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael J. Rodrigues, presenting

Massachusetts House Engrosses Housing, Police Bills and Rejects Senate Amendments

Massachusetts House passes slate of local bills and sends civil-rights measure to conference.

Massachusetts Disability Commission Hears Call to Pass Long-Stalled Healthcare Bias Bill

Massachusetts disability advocates urge passage of Senate Bill 869 to ban healthcare discrimination against people with disabilities.