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Senate Republicans Renew Call For Promised Legislative Tax Cuts
July 29, 2022
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...
Read More ShareSouth Shore Towns Awarded Over $4.7 Million for Local Road Repairs
July 19, 2022
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...
Read More ShareSenate Passes Animal Welfare Legislation
July 14, 2022
(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...
Read More ShareState Senate Passes Transformational Bill to Expand Access to High-Quality, Affordable Early Education and Child Care
July 07, 2022
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...
Read More ShareSenate Passes Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
May 31, 2022
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...
Read More ShareSenate Ways and Means Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendations
May 10, 2022
(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...
Read More ShareSenate Votes to Legalize Sports Betting
April 28, 2022
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...
Read More ShareSenate Passes $1.65 Billion Supplemental Budget
March 24, 2022
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...
Read More ShareSoaring Fuel Prices Propel Republican Lawmakers’ Efforts To Secure Relief For Consumers and Commuters
March 15, 2022
Boston - Massachusetts Republican lawmakers seeking to support commuters and motorists from record high spikes in fuel prices have proposed several bills that will expand access to and affordability of electric vehicle purchases, establish...
Read More ShareSenate Passes Oversight Reform for Veterans’ Homes
March 10, 2022
On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Massachusetts State Senate passed legislation to increase public oversight over the administration of state-operated veterans’ homes in Holyoke and Chelsea. To improve safety and transparency at the veterans’...
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