(BOSTON—6/16/2026) Today, Senator Sal N. DiDomenico (D-Everett) and Representative Kenneth I. Gordon (D-Bedford), co-chairs of the conference committee on legislation to strengthen Massachusetts’ early literacy education standards and aid teachers’ …
The Legislature’s agreement on comprehensive literacy reforms will modernize and strengthen Massachusetts’ approach to early literacy by establishing clear statewide standards for evidence-based reading instruction, ensuring access to high-quality K-3 …
Already piloted by the State Police, the program helps drivers with autism communicate while giving officers the information they need to respond effectively (BOSTON—6/15/2026) The Massachusetts Legislature today passed legislation establishing a statewide …
Legislation establishes Foster Child Bill of Rights, expands community-based support for at-risk youth (BOSTON—6/11/2026) The Massachusetts Senate today unanimously passed legislation that safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state …
Fact Sheet & Highlights An Act relative to primary care for you aims to make it easier for Massachusetts residents to access primary care services and help health care providers focus on the quality of services they provide. Study after study shows …
Proposal boosts primary care spending, supports neighborhood health centers, and helps train the next generation of doctors (BOSTON—6/11/2026) A key health policy bill to help improve access to primary care services and the affordability of health care in …
State’s sales tax will be suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500 (BOSTON—6/11/2026) The Massachusetts Legislature today set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday. During …
Cities and towns could permit outdoor alcohol zones and later service hours through the end of July (BOSTON—6/8/2026) With a landmark summer on the horizon, the Massachusetts Legislature has approved a bill to let communities create outdoor drinking …
Outdoor drinking zones would be permitted in participating cities and towns through Labor Day (BOSTON—6/8/2026) As Massachusetts prepares for a summer of high-profile events, the Massachusetts Senate today approved legislation to allow public alcohol …
Bill removes out-of-date and offensive terms related to persons with disabilities (BOSTON—6/4/2026) The Massachusetts Legislature today passed a bill that removes outdated and offensive language in the General Laws to describe persons with disabilities. …
Package includes funding for pothole repairs, bridge modernization, rail improvements across Massachusetts (BOSTON—6/4/2026) The Massachusetts Legislature today approved over $2.7 billion in bond funding to help municipalities make local road and bridge …
New registration framework gives commercial interior designers greater independence and economic opportunity (BOSTON—6/4/2026) New opportunities to grow the commercial interior design industry in Massachusetts would be unlocked through legislation passed …
Legislation would prohibit DEHP — linked to breast, liver, lung, and testicular cancer — from intravenous bags and tubing used in Massachusetts hospitals (BOSTON—6/4/2026) Use of a toxic chemical which is commonly added to plastic intravenous bags and …
Legislation would give teachers until mid-2027 to join RetirementPlus (BOSTON—6/4/2026) The Massachusetts Senate today unanimously passed legislation to allow longtime public school teachers the opportunity to buy into an enhanced savings program if they …
Fair Share Funding Funds Broad Relief for Families, Communities, and Local Government (BOSTON—6/4/2026) Massachusetts lawmakers today passed a $1.35 billion spending package that seeks to ease pressures caused by strained school budget and delivers a …
An Act enhancing child welfare protections safeguards the wellbeing of vulnerable children in state care and foster care. The bill strengthens and builds on the work of existing entities including the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA), the Department of …
Bill would establish Foster Child Bill of Rights and strengthen protections for children in state care (BOSTON—6/4/2026) The Massachusetts Senate next week will debate comprehensive legislation to safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children in state …
An Act relative to teacher retirement election provides fairness to longtime teachers who missed out initially on the RetirementPlus enhanced savings program by allowing them to buy into the program. An estimated 6,500 to 8,500 current teachers missed the …
Legislation could benefit up to 8,500 Massachusetts educators, free up funding for cities and towns (BOSTON—6/3/2026) Massachusetts Senate leaders announced today that the Senate will take up RetirementPlus legislation to allow longtime public school …
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