The grand bargain on pending ballot questions reached yesterday was approved today and sent to the Governor’s desk. Get details here.
Charles River Rd Walkthrough w/ DCR
Senator Will Brownsberger and Representative Jon Hecht have arranged a walkthrough of Charles River Road with DCR to review the agency’s proposed plans for restriping the newly paved road.
MassDOT FAQs re: Longfellow Bridge Design & Improvements
In response to the numerous questions, concerns and recommendations stakeholders have shared since the bridge’s 5/31 reopening
Fair share income tax proposal off the ballot
Today the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court handed down a decision that blocks the proposed surtax on incomes over $1 million.
Criminal Justice Reform in Massachusetts
In 2018, we enacted reforms designed to reduce incarceration — to lift people instead of locking them up and also to cut the chains that hold them down when they are trying to get back on their feet. Our reforms were also designed to improve public safety. This post collects resources on criminal justice reform in Massachusetts.
Clean Energy Future Act Passed By Senate
After a long day of debate, the Senate passed the Barrett-Pacheco omnibus energy bill last night — significant legislation to continue movement in Massachusetts towards a cleaner energy future.