This post is a mid-session legislative progress report on our comprehensive response to federal changes.
Legislative News
commonwealth conversations, federal issues, outlook, senate press releases, updates and analysis
Rules reform agreement
I am very pleased to report agreement between the House and Senate on their joint rules.
Abundance?
Abundance, the new journalistic book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, gives voice to thoughts that many have been thinking independently.
Biographic Interview
Matt Hanna interviewed me about my life and ongoing work.
Response 2025
The Massachusetts Senate announced today a new committee structure to focus attention how “to protect residents, defend our values”protect residents, defend the Commonwealth’s values, and lead Massachusetts through a potentially difficult time.”
Remote public meetings extended
Today, the legislature passed legislation to extend the option for cities and towns to offer remote participation in public meetings through June 2027.