Press Releases

Massachusetts Senate Passes Budget Investing in Municipalities, Education, and Affordable Housing

JayJune 15, 2026

(BOSTON—June 4, 2026) The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a $63.37 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget on May 22, 2026. The FY27 budget responsibly invests taxpayer ... Read More

Senate Acts to Boost Benefits, Modernize Services, and Promote Inclusivity for Veterans

Karla KahaleJune 13, 2024

(BOSTON—6/13/2024) Today the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost support for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the state who have served in ... Read More

Senate Passes 2025 Budget to Make Community College Free, Invest in Every Region, Open Childcare Seats

Karla KahaleMay 24, 2024

(BOSTON—5/23/2024) The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a $57.999 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Following robust and spirited debate, the Senate ... Read More

Senate Acts to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation Online

Karla KahaleMarch 21, 2024

BOSTON (3/21/2024)—Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation, legislation that would criminalize the sharing of sexually explicit ... Read More