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The Massachusetts State Senate on Monday enacted legislation to limit the use of step therapy, or ‘fail first’ protocols that too often direct patients to cheaper medications rather than those more suitable to treat...

BOSTON – Continuing efforts to address failing dams and strengthen coastal infrastructure, the Baker-Polito Administration recently announced approximately $19.2 million in grants through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and...

Boston- State Senate Republicans amplified their calls again today for the enactment of tax cuts promised by House and Senate leaders prior to the end of the formal legislative year-end session on Sunday. After...

Boston, MA – In June, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill to approve the authorization of $350 million towards transportation needs in the Commonwealth, including $200 million for Chapter 90 funds, which provides...

(BOSTON – 07/11/2022) The Massachusetts State Senate on Monday passed three bills which promote animal welfare. S.2994 An Act protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns ensures the...

Today, the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed S.2973 An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care. This bipartisan legislation will transform early education and child care in the Commonwealth by...

Senator O’Connor secures funding for local initiatives and organizations; Bill makes record investments in education, mental health, housing, and substance use treatment   (BOSTON– 5/27/22) The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed a $49.78...

(BOSTON– 5/10/22) The Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday announced a $49.68 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). A fiscally responsible and forward-looking plan, the Committee’s budget seeks to ensure the...

BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday voted to legalize sports betting in the Commonwealth. To this point, more than 30 states – including Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island...

The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed a $1.65 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). The legislation makes investments in the state’s long-term COVID-19 response; addresses staffing shortages in schools; provides support...