Sudbury Recall Bill Draws Divided Testimony at State House Hearing
Sudbury recall bill draws more than a dozen witnesses to State House as committee takes no action. The Joint Committee on Election Laws, co-chaired by Representative Daniel J.
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Joint Committee on Public Service hears three home rule petitions at 22nd hearing
Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony on home rule petitions to waive firefighter age limits and expand public retirement access at a July 14 Joint Committee on Public Service hearing. Co-chairs Representative Daniel J.
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.
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.
Massachusetts Environment Panel Takes Testimony on Rodenticide Home Rule Petitions and Parrot Sales Ban
Massachusetts environment panel hears dueling testimony on rodenticide home rule petitions and a statewide parrot sales ban. The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, co-chaired by State Senator Rebecca L.
Joint Committee Hears Sweeping Anti-Poverty Bill Covering Cash Aid, Records, and Foster Youth
Massachusetts Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities heard testimony on two anti-poverty measures Tuesday, including a sweeping omnibus bill that advocates called one of the largest state-level anti-poverty bills in the country.
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.
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.
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.