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.
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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.
Massachusetts Disability Panel Defers Policy Brief Discussion to August Meeting
Massachusetts disability employment panel hears tax credit update, veteran workforce barriers.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Dartmouth Liquor License, Westwood and Plymouth Charter Bills
The Massachusetts Senate passed a slate of local home-rule bills and adjourned in memory of a Gloucester Coast Guard veteran at its brief May 14 session.