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State Senate President Karen Spilka addressed questions about rural school aid, a state program to set up homeless shelters in state-owned buildings, East-West Rail and Chapter 90 funding, among other topics.
Reproductive and gender-affirming health care providers in Massachusetts would gain new protections against legal action brought in other states, as would out-of-state residents who travel here to seek services including abortion, under a budget amendment the Senate adopted Wednesday.
Senate leadership has recommended that senators limit the time they spend in the Senate Chamber for the debate on a $49.7 billion state budget plan this week as a steady stream of COVID-19 exposures collides with the busiest time of the legislative calendar.
Senate President Karen Spilka said she looked forward to debating legislation in her branch that would provide some undocumented immigrants a pathway to obtain a driver's license in Massachusetts.
BOSTON — The State House may reopen to visitors as soon as February, but access to the people's house could be limited to those who are vaccin…
With billions in federal aid available for the Massachusetts Legislature to spend, an Adam Hinds-led committee’s report makes recommendations for investments that target a more equitable future.
Tasked with “reimagining” Massachusetts as the state recovers from the pandemic, a committee led by state Sen. Adam Hinds has released its first report. The Pittsfield Democrat sees “a rare opportunity” for big investments.
BOSTON — House and Senate leaders are working together on how to roll out a plan for spending billions of dollars of federal stimulus, but the…
The House and Senate on Monday passed legislation extending the state's COVID-19 emergency paid leave program, which is currently scheduled to…
Legislative leaders still have not outlined a plan to restore the now-expired authorization for expanded mail-in voting, prompting elections o…
