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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.

Massachusetts Credit Card Commission Weighs Interchange Rules Amid Illinois Legal Uncertainty

Massachusetts credit card commission hears sharp industry divide on interchange fees at fifth public hearing.

Parole Officers Union Asks Massachusetts Commission to Restore Reentry Centers, Fix Training Gap

Massachusetts parole union calls for restored reentry centers and POST certification as commission nears its report.

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