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Massachusetts House Advances Eight Local Bills, Accepts Lowell Member's Resignation

The Massachusetts House of Representatives accepted the resignation of Representative Rodney M. Elliott of Lowell's 16th Middlesex District and advanced eight local bills in a brief July 9 informal session.

Massachusetts House Passes $425 Million Economic Development Bond Bill 142-5

Massachusetts House advances $425 million economic development bond bill with broad housing and innovation provisions.

Senate Census Panel Hears Warning on 2030 Data Gaps and Redistricting Law Shifts

Expert warns Massachusetts Senate panel the 2030 census may be the most flawed in American history.

Senate Juvenile Justice Panel Hears Report Showing Rising Youth Arrest Rates, Racial Disparities

Massachusetts Senate juvenile justice panel hears stark data on rising youth arrest rates and racial disparities. The Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice, chaired by Sen.

Massachusetts Data Privacy Conference Committee Holds First Meeting, Begins Bill Reconciliation

Massachusetts lawmakers opened conference committee work Monday aimed at reconciling two competing data privacy bills that would give residents new rights over their personal information.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Cambridge Parking Bill, Advances Six Local Measures

The Massachusetts Senate cleared a Cambridge parking enforcement bill and five other local measures in a brief Sunday session, adjourning in minutes to reconvene Thursday, July 10.

House Enacts Cambridge Parking Bill, Advances Two Local Charter Measures

BOSTON — July 6, 2026 — The Massachusetts House passed a Cambridge parking enforcement bill and advanced two local charter measures in a brief Sunday session, adjourning in under ten minutes. House No. 4231, an act relative to parking enforcement in the City of Cambridge, was passed to be enacted on a

Massachusetts Senate Schedules July 9 Floor Debate on Social Media Children's Bill

Massachusetts Senate sets July 9 floor date for children's social media bill in brief Wednesday session. Meeting for under 15 minutes, the chamber adopted an order sponsored by Senator Michael J.

Massachusetts House Approves Local Bills, Concurs With Senate Before Holiday Recess

Massachusetts House clears local bills and a community honor in a brief July 2 informal session.

Joint Bonding Committee Hears Mass Wins Act, $305 Million Economic Development Bond Bill

Massachusetts bonding panel hears $305 million Mass Wins Act amid sharp disputes over AI regulation, crypto ATM fraud, and LLC fees.

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