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MA Lawmakers Discuss Bill Lowering Age of Consent for Abortions to 16
MA Lawmakers Discuss Bill Lowering Age of Consent for Abortions to 16
MA Lawmakers Discuss Bill Lowering Age of Consent for Abortions to 16
On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Public Health discussed Bill S.754, which is designed to safeguard the health care decisions of young adults. The bill is aimed at lowering the age of consent for a Massachusetts resident to have an abortion from 18 to 16, and that girls 15 or under can do so with the consent of only one parent or legal guardian, whereas current legislation requires both parents.
Mass Budget Passes
Mass Budget Passes
Mass Budget Passes
BOSTON — Better late than never. The Massachusetts House and Senate have passed a compromise $40.2 billion state budget today. The House approved the spending plan on a 140-9 vote, while the Senate passed it by a 36-2 vote. The budget trims spending about $400-$500 million, because of a $733 million reduction in anticipated tax revenues for the fiscal year 2018, which began July 1...
Budget, Marijuana Bills Appear to Be Linked
Budget, Marijuana Bills Appear to Be Linked
Budget, Marijuana Bills Appear to Be Linked
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON — Negotiations over a new state budget and legislation overhauling the retail marijuana legalization law might appear on paper to have little to do with one another. But multiple sources close to the deliberations told the News Service on Wednesday that the fates of the two bills have become inextricably linked, with some officials now believing that a compromise on the budget
Barry Richard – MA and Congressional Lawmakers Have Ambitious Agendas For 2017
Barry Richard – MA and Congressional Lawmakers Have Ambitious Agendas For 2017
Barry Richard – MA and Congressional Lawmakers Have Ambitious Agendas For 2017
The holidays are over and state and federal lawmakers are preparing to deal with busy agendas in the coming year. The Massachusetts Legislature kicks off the 2017-2018 session on Wednesday and it promises to be a busy one.  Criminal justice reform, health care, education funding, income inequality, just some of the many issues expected to be discussed on Beacon Hill this session.  T...
Bathroom Bill Changes
Bathroom Bill Changes
Bathroom Bill Changes
BOSTON (AP) - Lawmakers are weighing revisions to a bill that would expand protections for transgender people in public places, including restrooms, in Massachusetts. A redrafted version of a bill originally filed in the House appears aimed at addressing concerns that have been raised by critics who say the safety and privacy of women and children in bathrooms or locker rooms could be compromised