Senate Passes Animal Welfare Legislation
July 12, 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 safety of puppies and kittens during breeding, sale, and boarding. S.2992 An Act Protecting Research Animals,...Read More - Senate Passes Animal Welfare Legislation
State Senate Passes Transformational Bill to Expand Access to High-Quality, Affordable Early Education and Child Care
July 7, 2022(BOSTON–07/07/2022) 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 making it more accessible and affordable for families, providing high-quality care for young children, strengthening...Read More - State Senate Passes Transformational Bill to Expand Access to High-Quality, Affordable Early Education and Child Care
SENATE PASSES SPORTS BETTING LEGISLATION
May 2, 2022(BOSTON – 04/28/2022) The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed An Act regulating sports wagering which would legalize commercial sports betting in Massachusetts. The bill, which would allow for in-person and online sports betting, also includes several consumer safeguards and addresses gaming addiction and recovery. This legislation is estimated to...Read More - SENATE PASSES SPORTS BETTING LEGISLATION
Senate Passes Major Climate Bill
April 17, 2022(BOSTON – 04/14/2022) Amid alarming reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed a major bill, S.2819, An Act Driving Climate Policy Forward, or the Drive Act. The bill addresses climate change in three primary areas—clean energy, transportation, and buildings—with the aim of achieving...Read More - Senate Passes Major Climate Bill
Baker-Polito Administration Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters at Family-Friendly Events During April School Vacation Week
April 14, 2022BOSTON (April 13, 2022) – The Baker-Polito Administration is partnering with local businesses across the state to host free, family-friendly COVID-19 vaccination clinics and offer giveaways for getting vaccinated during April school vacation week, April 18-22. With the support of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), these clinics will...Read More - Baker-Polito Administration Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters at Family-Friendly Events During April School Vacation Week
SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES WOMEN’S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL BILL
April 7, 2022(BOSTON – 04/07/2022) The Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed S.2802, An Act relative to the creation of a women’s rights history trail. The legislation celebrates the rich history of the women’s rights movement and contributions women have made across the Commonwealth. Each year, thousands of tourists visit Boston to...Read More - SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES WOMEN’S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL BILL
Senate Passes Sweeping Social Equity Cannabis Bill
April 7, 2022(BOSTON – 04/07/2022) The Massachusetts Senate passed S.2801, An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry. Through the creation of a new fund that aims to support equity in the cannabis industry and improvements to the local licensing process, the bill levels the industry playing field to help members...Read More - Senate Passes Sweeping Social Equity Cannabis Bill
Senate Unveils Oversight Reform for Veterans’ Homes
March 10, 2022On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the Massachusetts State Senate disclosed regulation to raise public oversight over the organization of state-worked veterans' homes in Holyoke and Chelsea. To further develop security and straightforwardness at the veterans' homes, the bill would rebuild the hierarchy of leadership to all the more intently match...Read More - Senate Unveils Oversight Reform for Veterans’ Homes
Senate Passes Bills Supporting Equitable Health Care Access for Women
March 4, 2022On March 3rd, 2022, the Massachusetts State Senate passed two bills that would grow impartial medical care access for ladies in Massachusetts. One bill would assist with tending to the emergency in maternal wellbeing by guaranteeing that pregnant and post-pregnancy moms and birthing individuals get important and conceivably life-saving medical...Read More - Senate Passes Bills Supporting Equitable Health Care Access for Women
Attention seniors you may qualify for The Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
February 11, 2022The Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit was designed to help provide tax relief for seniors. Seniors who have paid real estate taxes or have paid rent to a landlord during the year could be entitled to a tax credit on their MA state tax return simply by filing Schedule...Read More - Attention seniors you may qualify for The Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit