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Senate Passes Bill to Make It Easier to See a Primary Care Doctor
June 18, 2026The Massachusetts Senate today overwhelmingly passed landmark legislation to invest in primary care and make it easier for Massachusetts residents to get a primary care appointment.
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill Strengthening Early Literacy Instruction
June 18, 2026The Massachusetts Legislature today passed landmark literacy legislation that will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read.
FACT SHEET: Agreement on Early Literacy Reforms
June 16, 2026The Legislature’s agreement on comprehensive literacy reforms will modernize and strengthen Massachusetts’ approach to early literacy by establishing clear statewide standards for evidence-based reading instruction, ensuring access to high-quality K-3 curricula, enhancing educator training and support, and creating new reporting and accountability systems.
STATEMENT: Agreement on Statewide Literacy Education Reforms
June 16, 2026Today, Senator Sal N. DiDomenico (D-Everett) and Representative Kenneth I. Gordon (D-Bedford), co-chairs of the conference committee on legislation to strengthen Massachusetts’ early literacy education standards and aid teachers’ professional development, made the following joint statement.
Legislature Passes Bill to Make Traffic Stops Safer for Both Drivers with Autism and Law Enforcement
June 15, 2026The Massachusetts Legislature today passed legislation establishing a statewide ‘blue envelope’ program, giving motorists with autism spectrum disorder a simple, recognizable way to alert police officers to their diagnosis and help guide the interaction before it escalates.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Landmark Child Welfare Bill to Protect Foster Youth, Strengthen Oversight
June 11, 2026The Massachusetts Senate today unanimously passed legislation that safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state care and foster care; increases access to community support for children at risk of court involvement; and strengthens investigations of abuse cases.
Massachusetts Legislature Sets Sales Tax-Free Weekend for August 8, 9
June 11, 2026The Massachusetts Legislature today set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday.
Senate Bill Takes Aim at Health Care Affordability, Primary Care Shortages and Long Wait Times
June 11, 2026A key health policy bill to help improve access to primary care services and the affordability of health care in Massachusetts was advanced to the full Massachusetts Senate today ahead of a public debate. The legislation requires greater investment in primary care, mandates fairer compensation for smaller health centers, and takes advantage of matching federal funds to grow the primary care workforce.