Massachusetts Legislature

Mass. GOP stepping up its outreach

Mass. GOP stepping up its outreach

Bringing in Trump campaign aides for fundraiser, targeting Haddad, other Dems

By Bruce Mohl Elections, Massachusetts Legislature 0 Comments Sep 15, 2019

WITH A TAX DEBATE LOOMING on Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts Republican Party appears to be stepping up its outreach to Bay State voters with a message that GOP candidates and President Trump have an opportunity to make gains in 2020. In a series of emails over the last few weeks, state GOP chairman Jim Lyons(...)

Gender X bill backers seek House vote

Push for non-binary designation on driver's licenses, birth certificates

Law on sentencing guidelines is clear

They take effect only when the Legislature approves them

Marijuana fuels lobbying firm’s growth

Smith, Costello & Crawford edges out ML Strategies

Wareham gaming proposal gets cool reception

Local senator not on board; Rosenberg urges caution

Sentencing guidelines raise thorny legal issues for DAs, judges

If issue goes to court, the outcome is far from certain

Margaret Monsell

The taxing matter of education funding

Will lawmakers boost aid if it means new taxes?

The taxing matter of education funding

CommonWealth Staff

Why did things go wrong at the Registry?

Lesser, Levy offer perspectives on the tragic turn of events

The Codcast: Why did things go wrong at the Registry?

CommonWealth Staff

Baker, citing privacy concerns, vetoes Janus bill

Lawmakers, backed by public sector unions, have votes to override

No beach for Baker

Governor has his hands full with T, RMV, offshore wind

CommonWealth Staff

Bill would hit Netflix, Hulu with fees

Local access cable TV stations behind effort

Earmarked funds sometimes make sense

Case in point: Money for Children’s Advocacy Center

Michelle Loranger

Offshore wind price protection eliminated

Baker amendment does away with declining cap for now

Lawmakers eat away at transparency

Chinese takeout exposes stubborn public record stand

Lawmakers eat away at transparency

CommonWealth Staff

Trahan, Pressley back efforts to change state non-disclosure policy

DiZoglio, Sullivan urge state auditor to tally agreements

After showdown, all systems go at New Bedford charter school

As teachers report, Alma del Mar having no problem filling seats

Deep poverty increases risk of child welfare system involvement

New bill would set a floor for welfare benefits to help fix that

A budget item that keeps ballooning

Lawmakers take a strong interest in fire services

Are vaccines a religious matter?

CommonWealth Staff

Are vaccines a religious matter?

Vargas says world’s religions don’t oppose vaccinations

Sarah Betancourt

Pacheco raises concerns on offshore wind pricing

Urges governor to reject language in budget

29 senators urge DEP to block Weymouth gas facility

5 of 6 Republicans signed letter to Baker administration

Climate change bills: It’s not either/or

Baker, DeLeo proposals are not mutually exclusive

Journalists describe low pay, long hours

Bill to create commission on journalism gets a 2nd hearing

Sarah Betancourt

House leaders parlay on transpo legislation

Promise multi-pronged solution by end of the year

Dartmouth’s link to today’s college oversight bills

Supreme Court held school was private, not public

Thomas A. Barnico

MassBIO’s drug pricing concerns don’t add up

Big pharma should stop making threats about leaving

Pro-union bill receives big bipartisan support in House

Rep. Capano of Lynn says labor is 'on the rise'