Senate Passes Municipal Roads Bill With Emergency Preamble, Adjourns to Thursday
Massachusetts Senate clears municipal roads bill and local police age waivers in brief Monday session.
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Massachusetts Senate Passes $63.3 Billion FY2027 Budget Unanimously, 40-0
The Massachusetts Senate passed its $63.3 billion fiscal year 2027 budget 40-0 on Wednesday, concluding four days of debate marked by a failed Republican challenge to a ruling that knocked ten tax relief amendments off the table. Senate President Karen E.
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 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.
Massachusetts Senate Engrosses Five Local-Government Bills in Brief Session
Massachusetts Senate clears five local-government bills in a rapid, unanimous May 11 session. Senate Minority Leader Bruce E.
Massachusetts Senate Votes 37-3 to Engross Sweeping Immigrant Protections Bill
Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping immigrant protections bill 37-3, rejecting a dozen minority amendments.
Massachusetts Senate Sets May 19 Deadline for State Budget Floor Debate
Massachusetts Senate sets May 19 as budget debate day, with a May 8 amendment deadline. The Senate adopted a procedural order Monday filed by Senator Michael D.
Massachusetts Senate Schedules May 7 Floor Debate on Federal Oversight Bill
Massachusetts Senate sets May 7 floor debate on federal oversight bill, passing a 3-1 procedural vote.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Marblehead Tax Break, Monson Board Expansion in Brief Session
The Massachusetts Senate passed a slate of local-interest bills and extended two committee reporting deadlines to June 30 at its brief April 27 session.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Home-Rule Bills, Enters Scouting Report Into Journal
Massachusetts Senate enters annual scouting report into its official Journal and passes four local bills at informal session. The Senate, with Senator Sal N.