Legislature
House-Senate Plan Would Raise $500 Million For Transportation
The Massachusetts House and Senate have agreed on a plan to raise $500 million to fund the state’s transportation system.
Patrick, Lawmakers To Take Small Pay Cut
Massachusetts legislators and top state officials are getting a pay cut.
Governor Signs Bill To Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has given final approval to legislation that seeks to prevent home foreclosures by forcing mortgage lenders to offer modifications on certain “risky” loans.
Several High Profile Bills Untouched As Legislative Session Nears End
With the current legislative session set to end Tuesday at midnight, Massachusetts lawmakers have just a few days left to debate and vote on many high-profile bills.
NH House Votes To Reverse Ruling For Adequate School Funding
New Hampshire’s House has voted to reverse a landmark 1997 New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling that required the state to adequately fund public education.
NH Lawmakers To Work Late Wednesday… Because Of Poetry Contest
New Hampshire lawmakers hoping to vote on 250 bills, plan to stay late Wednesday night after the house had already promised the room to another organization for Thursday.
Menino Unveils Annual Legislative Priorities
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is filing a heap of legislation aimed at allowing the city to better address rising costs.
Mass. Leaders Agree To Probation Commission
The state’s top political leaders are forming a commission to develop legislation that will overhaul the troubled Massachusetts Probation Department.
Curious Why Lawmakers Fail To Get Much Done
The clock’s ticking for legislators on Beacon Hill. Their session ends Saturday night and there’s a lot of unfinished business. For example, there’s…
Is My Slip Showing??
I’m not sure yet, but I think there’s a good chance I’d better get my testosterone levels checked because there’s something going on here that has me worried….about myself. It’s this: I think […]
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