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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.

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

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 clears five local-government bills in a rapid, unanimous May 11 session. Senate Minority Leader Bruce E.

Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping immigrant protections bill 37-3, rejecting a dozen minority amendments.