Senate Votes for Police Reform Changes in Compromise With Baker
'It's not what everybody wants, but it's the kind of compromise that hopefully people can recognize is forward motion.' - Sen. William Brownsberger
Massachusetts Senate
Montigny: Senate Bill Would Redevelop New Bedford State Pier
Today the Massachusetts State Senate approved several local economic development projects sponsored by Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) as part of its latest economic recovery bill, S2842, the senator's office announced in a media release...
Beacon Hill OKs School and City State Aid for 3 Months
Cities and town leaders across Massachusetts are trying to build budgets with little information about local aid from the state.
Sen. Montigny Says State $1.1B COVID Aid Package Will Help New Bedford
The Democratic Senator said he procured an additional $250,000 for coronavirus testing and PPE.
Lawmakers Need to Tap the Brakes on Police Reform [OPINION]
Slow down and give the citizens a chance to be heard on such important legislation.
Police Reform Bill Threatens Student Safety [OPINION]
The reform legislation clears the way for the removal of school resource officers.
House Progressives Push for Higher Massachusetts Tax Revenues
The state is said to be facing a $6-7 billion revenue loss, and the Senate has shown little appetite for raising taxes during the pandemic.
State Senate to Investigate Brawl at Dartmouth ICE Lockup
Immigrant detainees and Sheriff Thomas Hodgson tell different stories about what happened May 1 at the the Carlos Carreiro Immigration Detention Center.
Sen. Montigny Cat Declawing Bill Advances on Beacon Hill
The New Bedford Democrat says that cat declawing is a cruel practice that should be outlawed.
Proposed State Bill Would Allow Test Dogs, Cats to be Adopted
The bill would require that research labs spare animals from automatic euthanasia and instead use animal rescue organizations to help get the pets adopted.