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Massachusetts Legislature Approves August 10-11 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

June 13, 2024

Today the Massachusetts Legislature approved August 10 and August 11 as a sales tax holiday weekend for Massachusetts. On those days, the Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25% will be suspended for most items that retail for less than $2,500.

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

June 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 the United States military, including nearly 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans.

Massachusetts Senate to take action on the HERO Act

June 10, 2024

This Thursday, the Massachusetts Senate will take up and debate An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Service Members and Veterans (HERO Act).

Massachusetts Senate acts to invest in cybersecurity, online accessibility, and new tech

June 6, 2024

Today the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed the FutureTech Act, taking action on a $1.24 billion bond authorization to modernize the Commonwealth’s digital infrastructure and create safer and more accessible experiences for residents and employees alike.

Massachusetts Senate Acts to establish new statewide licensure of commercial interior design

June 6, 2024

Today the Massachusetts Senate passed An act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design. Under this legislation, commercial interior designers would have the opportunity to become registered professionals in the state of Massachusetts. As the law currently stands, with certain state and federal projects requiring licensure, Massachusetts designers often have to contract with larger firms or individuals with architectural licenses in order to be eligible for these projects. This often results in lost revenue for interior designers in this majority-women field.

Massachusetts Senate to take action on the FutureTech Act, interior design licensure

June 3, 2024

This Thursday, the Massachusetts Senate will take up and debate An Act to provide for the future information technology needs of Massachusetts (the FutureTech Act) and An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design.

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

May 24, 2024

The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a $57.999 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Following robust and spirited debate, the Senate adopted over 400 amendments, and took 43 roll call votes, adding $89.6 million in spending for statewide initiatives and local priorities for communities around the Commonwealth.

Senate begins third day of budget debate after making historic increase to per pupil aid and boosting rural school aid on Wednesday

May 23, 2024

The Senate will begin the third day of debate of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget on Thursday morning. As of the beginning of debate on Thursday, the upper chamber adopted 375 amendments, rejected 281 amendments, and has taken 26 roll call votes.