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Government · Hearings-Joint

Massachusetts Conference Committee Convenes to Reconcile Competing Pet Welfare Bills

Massachusetts lawmakers open conference negotiations on dual pet equity and safety bills.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 31

Government · Hearings-Joint

Massachusetts Panel Hears Jesse's Law Bill Requiring Bystanders to Call 911

Massachusetts lawmakers take testimony on Jesse's Law, a bill that would require bystanders to call 911 at life-threatening emergencies. The Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard H5437 on July 31, the panel's final hearing of the term, co-chaired by Representative Michael S.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 31

Government · Hearings-Joint

Joint Committee Unanimously Advances MassDOT Easement Bill for Andover Bridge

Massachusetts joint committee fast-tracks MassDOT easement bill for Andover bridge replacement.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 30

Government · Hearings-Joint

Plymouth Seeks 99-Year Lease to Take Over Management of Pilgrim Memorial Park

Plymouth pushes for a 99-year state lease on Pilgrim Memorial Park to streamline community access.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 27

Government · Hearings-Joint

Massachusetts Panel Hears Six Municipal Governance Bills, Closes Without Formal Votes

Massachusetts Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government heard six local governance bills Wednesday, taking no formal votes. House Chair Jack Patrick Lewis and Senate Chair Rebecca L.