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The Massachusetts Senate today unanimously passed legislation to end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop pipeline by cutting off commercial sales of cats and dogs in Massachusetts pet stores.

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means voted today to advance legislation that supports safety for firefighters and construction workers by tracking code violations around ‘hot work’ such as welding.

An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes would boost safety for firefighters and people conducting ‘hot work’—welding, plasma cutting, and spark-producing construction.

Today, Senator Vanna Howard was sworn in as State Senator for the First Middlesex District during a formal session of the Massachusetts Senate.

Today, Senate President Karen E. Spilka announced her support for ending the twice-yearly clock change and establishing a permanent, consistent time system in Massachusetts.

Next week the Massachusetts Senate will take up the PETS Act, an animal anti-cruelty bill that would put a stop to puppy and kitten sales in commercial pet stores and make reforms to the state’s pet laws to ensure more ethical and equitable treatment of animals statewide.

An Act promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety—the PETS Act—bolsters animals’ safety and pet-owners’ peace of mind through requirements for proper care and provisions to make cat and dog ownership more attainable.

The Massachusetts Senate today unanimously passed the BRIGHT Act, a $3.28 billion bond bill that will invest in upgrades to public higher education campuses across Massachusetts and strengthen the learning experiences of students at community colleges, state universities, and UMass campuses.