Robert DeLeo

May 21, 2020

New House panels to focus on economic recovery, childcare

DeLeo says short-term budget likely for July

By Shira Schoenberg childcare, Economy, Robert DeLeo 0 Comments May 21, 2020

HOUSE SPEAKER ROBERT DELEO on Thursday announced the creation of new House panels to examine legislative priorities related to the state’s recovery, with a focus on the economy and childcare, while declaring that there remains too much uncertainty over revenue to craft a budget for the next fiscal year on the Legislature’s usual timetable. DeLeo,(...)

Tales from the legislative trenches

The sausage-making behind the eviction and foreclosure moratorium

Massachusetts House holds first remote session

Borrowing bill passed unanimously

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House Democrats, Republicans reach rules compromise

House will resume formal sessions Wednesday

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House rules still stalled

GOP blocks debate for a second day

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Republicans allege power grab in rules debate

DeLeo counters with charge of GOP recklessness

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DeLeo calls Nangle allegations ‘serious and troubling’

Says he had no idea his friend had gambling problem

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A New Year’s resolution for the Mass. House

Lawmakers should show, literally, that they stand for something

Speaker’s PAC provides incumbent protection

Are donations about building party or solidifying power?

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Baker tries to nudge House and Senate toward agreement

Gov says $50M for the MBTA is critical

DeLeo and Spilka on different pages

Speaker’s proposal leaves out $50M for MBTA

Lawmakers botch budget bill negotiations

Galvin worried about impact on election scheduling

Concerns on police bias linger after distracted driving vote

Northeastern prof critical of information-gather approach

DeLeo calls off transpo tax debate – for now

Speaker says House will try again next year 'to get this right'

Kaufman: ‘No diversity of opinion’ in DeLeo’s inner circle

Former rep says lack of racial, gender diversity may play a role

DeLeo unsure about tax bill timeline

Says ‘stay tuned’ on whether action next week is possible

House hit as authoritarian, top-down organization

DeLeo’s liar claim about ex-rep Kaufman is laughable

Senate chair knocks House handling of tax break

Rodrigues: ‘Tax policy should be thoroughly vetted'

DeLeo to seek yet another term as speaker

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House unveils education bill — minus controversial Senate amendment

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Lawmakers: Baker’s health care bill a good start

Boosts spending on primary care, behavioral health by 30%

DeLeo eyes comprehensive vaping legislation

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From insurgent to incumbent

After ousting power broker, Elugardo navigates House

House readies wellness bill before August break

Legislation addresses child health concerns

House leaders parlay on transpo legislation

Promise multi-pronged solution by end of the year

DeLeo: There will be no budget filed Tuesday

Outlook doubtful heading into July 4 holiday

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Unions look for another win with Janus bill

Baker won't say whether he would sign it

DeLeo sidestepping Baker on bonds

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Betting notes: DeLeo wants floor vote on sports bill

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McMurtry cleared in backside touch charge

If the touch occurred, it was unintentional, panel says

Senator accuses DeLeo of propagandizing non-disclosure debate

DiZoglio, speaker view her case through different prisms