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Sweeping Economic Development Bill Passes Massachusetts Legislature
November 14, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a sweeping economic development bill authorizing a nearly $4 billion infusion into the Commonwealth’s economy while making wide-ranging policy changes to make Massachusetts more competitive.
Sweeping Climate Bill Passes the Massachusetts Legislature
November 14, 2024Today the Massachusetts Legislature passed sweeping climate legislation to empower the state’s fight against climate change and accelerate progress towards the state’s goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Senate Acts to Expand Insurance Coverage for Down Syndrome Treatment, Breast Cancer Screenings
October 29, 2024 This week the Massachusetts Senate passed two bills expanding services that must be covered by health insurers in the state. One requires that insurers provide coverage for the treatment of Down syndrome through speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavior analysis services. The other requires insurers provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.
Senate Passes Closeout Supplemental Budget, Including Community Health and Veterans Investments
October 24, 2024Today the Massachusetts Senate passed a supplemental budget closing out Fiscal Year 2024, fulfilling the state’s obligations to critical programs and services used by residents statewide.
Senate votes to modernize child custody jurisdiction laws
October 7, 2024An Act relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act would simplify custody jurisdiction laws and bring Massachusetts into conformity with other states around the country. By so doing, the Commonwealth would be creating a more streamlined process for families going through challenging times while supporting the safety and well-being of children who find themselves in custody challenges.
Senate to take up legislation modernizing child custody jurisdiction laws
October 3, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate will take up legislation to simplify and modernize child custody jurisdiction laws in the Commonwealth.
Senate Leaders Celebrate the Launch of MassEducate
October 2, 2024Massachusetts State Senators today celebrated the official launch of MassEducate, universal tuition-free community college for Massachusetts. Senate members joined the Healey-Driscoll administration and higher education leaders to officially launch the program at an event at Massachusetts Bay Community College in Framingham.
Senate passes legislation removing breed restrictions from consideration in DCF foster placements
September 27, 2024Today the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to ensure families can foster a child regardless of the breed of dog in the foster home.