Community Labor United stopped by to advocate to stop wage theft and protect Massachusetts workers and their families.
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Last night, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a forward-looking budget that reflects the Senate’s values, creates opportunities and invests in people.
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Day 2 of Massachusetts State Senate debate is done!
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Day 1 of Massachusetts State Senate budget debate is done!
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Massachusetts has long been a leader in so many areas, from education and health care, to economic innovation and protecting the vulnerable. The Senate Ways and Means FY 2019 budget continues in this long tradition and invests in our strengths, while confronting obstacles to continued success.
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Yesterday the Massachusetts State Senate passed a supplemental budget for FY2018 that includes investments in regional transportation, education and critical resources for low-income and homeless families.
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This afternoon, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill that makes it easier for consumers to protect their own personal information, offers resources in the case of future data breaches and holds consumer reporting agencies responsible for credit security.
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The PATCH Act is now law!
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“I'm proud to support the Framingham High School student walkout today - we hear you, and we have work to do together!"
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"Mazel tov Senator Eric Lesser, Chairman Jeff Sanchez, Attorney General Maura Healey and Lon Povich, this year’s Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston honorees! “
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Today the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed Senator Spilka’s 'Puppies and Kittens Bill,' which strengthens the Puppy Lemon Law and makes sure pets are bred and sold in safe, healthy environments.
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Today is the 3rd meeting of Senator Spilka's 2017-2018 Youth Advisory Council, with students from across MetroWest learning about and engaging with the legislative process.
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Today the Massachusetts State Senate passed legislation to protect patients’ access to confidential health care. In an effort to maintain the confidentiality of patients covered as dependents on another person’s insurance policy, the “PATCH Act” requires insurance carriers to issue common summary of payment forms directly to the patient.
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“I’m proud to work in the Massachusetts State Senate to make sure our veterans receive the honor and benefits they deserve - and our work continues!"
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The Massachusetts Senate today voted to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements of capital facilities across the Commonwealth.
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Today the Joint Committee on Ways and Means hears from Administration & Finance Secretary Heffernan and constitutional officers on the Governor’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal.
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