Legislation responds to reports that nearly 7 in 10 nurses have experienced workplace assault, requiring annual security reviews and new protections for victims (BOSTON—7/16/2026) The Massachusetts Senate acted today to support the safety of frontline …
Bill creates new licensure structure for home care workers, including background checks and a public list of verified agencies (BOSTON—7/16/2026) The Senate passed legislation today to help older adults age in place in Massachusetts by improving the …
An Act relative to economic development in the Commonwealth lines up investments in key sectors of the Massachusetts economy to advance the state’s national leadership in technology and defense, while also buoying small businesses and downtowns.The bill …
Senate’s Ec-Dev Bill Expands Massachusetts’ Housing Potential,Supports Public Safety Around New AI, Aids Scientific Research (BOSTON—7/16/2026) The Massachusetts Senate will debate a $325 million economic development bill next week that lifts all sectors …
Legislation prohibits DEHP — linked to breast, liver, lung, and testicular cancer — from intravenous bags and tubing used in Massachusetts hospitals (BOSTON—7/16/2026) Today the Massachusetts Legislature voted to ban the use of a toxic chemical commonly …
Special recognition would help immediate family honor their loved ones (BOSTON—7/14/2026) The Massachusetts Legislature yesterday passed legislation to create a new special license plate to honor the memories of fallen law enforcement officers by offering …
Legislation Prioritizes Children’s Health Over Corporations’ Addictive Algorithms (BOSTON—7/9/2026) The Massachusetts Senate stood up to big social media companies today by passing legislation that reins in how their platforms’ most addictive features …
An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence supports frontline health care workers and addresses violence in health care settings by focusing on security at medical facilities. Nearly seven out of …
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care creates a licensing process for home care workers, who provide non-medical care such as dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and other tasks that help older adults age in place. The legislation ensures the safety …
Ways and Means Committee Also Schedules Bill Supporting Home Care Workers and Clients (BOSTON—7/9/2026) Today, Massachusetts Senate leaders announced that the Senate would advance and debate two separate bills that support people who provide and receive …
New legislation targets algorithm-driven content designed to keep young users endlessly scrolling (BOSTON—7/2/2026) Massachusetts Senate leaders today unveiled legislation that takes aim at the most addictive components of social media apps to improve …
An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds supports children’s safety, education, and mental health by disabling or limiting the highly addictive features that social media platforms develop to keep young users endlessly scrolling through …
New law would lower monthly bills, rein in utility overspending, and preserve clean energy progress (BOSTON—7/1/2026) The Massachusetts Senate today passed energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers …
Legislation seeks to address light pollution to improve public health and protect wildlife while preserving safety (BOSTON—7/1/2026) Under a bill passed today by the Senate, known as the ‘Dark Skies Bill,’ cities and towns would be able to save taxpayers …
Agreement completes Student Opportunity Act commitment, expands housing production, and strengthens the MBTA (BOSTON—7/1/2026) Without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents, the Massachusetts Legislature today delivered a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that …
Bill would also provide suite of reforms to save ratepayers money on energy costs (BOSTON—7/1/2026) With temperatures expected to climb past 100 degrees this week, the Massachusetts Senate is debating legislation today that would make it illegal for …
Top Line Spending Total Budget. The Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget agreement totals $63.4 billion in spending, an increase of $2.4 billion, or 4 per cent, over Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). Total Fair Share Funding. The budget agreement totals $2.7 billion in …
(BOSTON—6/29/2026) Today, Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael J. Rodrigues and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz issued the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget: "On behalf of our fellow conferees, we are pleased to …
Bill targets light pollution with new rate structure for low-wattage streetlights and parking lot lighting (BOSTON—6/24/2026) Next week, the Massachusetts Senate will take up legislation to help cities and towns save money on electricity, support wildlife …
An Act to save people money, repair the climate and grow the economy will bring billions of dollars in energy savings to Massachusetts homeowners, renters, and businesses by prioritizing affordability in their energy bills, while at the same time making …
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