Happy July! July means warm weather, vacations, and picnics, but it is also thestart of the new fiscal year. And, as has been the case each year for over a
Last night, the MA Senate voted unanimously (40 to 0) for its redraft of the Affordable Homes Act. The Senate’s bill contains a $5.4 billion bond authorization, which — as
On June 24, the MA Senate released its redraft of Governor Healey’s housing bond bill (S.2834). Although the bill contains important provisions like legalizing accessory dwelling units, creating a process
On Tuesday, the MA Senate voted 38 to 2 to pass its climate omnibus bill (An Act upgrading the grid and protecting ratepayers). The 2 NO votes coming from Republicans
Massachusetts has a housing crisis, and voters across the state are calling for bold action. If only the Massachusetts Senate Leadership would care to listen. While we are happy to
The Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday September 3, the day after Labor Day. That’s 10 weeks and 1 day away. And that will go by fast. In April, our Elections
Saturday, June 22, 2024 Chair Michlewitz, Chair Rodrigues, Vice Chair Ferrante, and Vice Chair Friedman, Thank you for your ongoing work in negotiating a final budget for the upcoming fiscal
Yesterday, the MA Senate passed the Plastics Reduction Act, a comprehensive bill to reduce plastic waste, by a wide margin of 38 to 2. The only NO votes were from
Happy Juneteenth! Today is a reminder of both our country’s original sin of slavery and the importance of continual work to undo systems of oppression, correct historic inequities, and deliver
Chris Lisinski, “Mass. House unanimously approves Parentage Equality Bill,” State House News Service, June 12. “The bill , long a priority for civil rights and LGBTQ activists, would create new