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A bill that would legalize medical aid in dying for terminally ill, mentally sound adults has reached a new checkpoint i...
01/05/2024

A bill that would legalize medical aid in dying for terminally ill, mentally sound adults has reached a new checkpoint in the Legislature.

AND: Healey signs shelter supp, comprehensive health care bill could hit House floor soon, au pairs in Mass…

HAPPENING TODAY: 11:00 | Lt. Col. John Mawn of the State Police speaks at a legislative briefing on a bill meant to address missing Black women and girls in Massachusetts (H 3913) | Nurses Hall 12:00 | Registered nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Mass. Nurses Association, ho...

Nine-month shelter limit, millions in funding, permanent cocktails-to-go featured in the Legislature’s FY24 supp budget ...
25/04/2024

Nine-month shelter limit, millions in funding, permanent cocktails-to-go featured in the Legislature’s FY24 supp budget compromise.

AND: Milton wants its grant funding back, SE Mass hospitals' capacity strain, Attleboro mayor warns ‘structural deficit’

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00 | Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation holds a webinar on the substantial role of public and private colleges and universities in Mass.' economy 10:00 | Cannabis Control Commission hosts its second "State of Cannabis" event at the State House | Room 428 1:00 | Senate Pres. Spilk...

Setting the scene with four questions at top of mind as the House begins its budget debate today.AND: Marshfield rejects...
24/04/2024

Setting the scene with four questions at top of mind as the House begins its budget debate today.

AND: Marshfield rejects MBTA Communities zoning, towns following Brookline's generational to***co sales ban, Healey on protests…

HAPPENING TODAY: 9:00 | MassBio holds annual "State of Possible Conference" | Royal Sonesta Boston, 40 Edwin Land Blvd., Cambridge 10:30 | Children's Trust holds "Step Up For Kids" awareness event as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month | Grand Staircase 10:30 | Lyft and Uber drivers with Drivers De...

~ A month after a judge denied their injunction attempt, advocates will announce "next steps" in a lawsuit against the c...
23/04/2024

~ A month after a judge denied their injunction attempt, advocates will announce "next steps" in a lawsuit against the city of Boston for its White Stadium renovation proposal.

AND: Protests across Mass, Wolohojian sworn into SJC, a Senate climate bill…

HAPPENING TODAY: 9:00 | Housing Sec. Augustus and Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities host the second regional listening session for feedback on Gov. Healey's five-year housing plan | Springfield Technical Community College, Auditorium, 1 Armory Sq., Springfield 12:00 | App-based dri...

Senate Pres. Karen Spilka will speak to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce this a.m. On the docket is a push for fre...
22/04/2024

Senate Pres. Karen Spilka will speak to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce this a.m. On the docket is a push for free community college, child care seats, "raise the age" legislation...

AND: New Steward-Optum concerns; Who gets a seat at the table?

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00 | Gov. Healey swears in Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian to the Supreme Judicial Court | Governor’s Ceremonial Office 10:00 | Boston Women's Fund holds a symposium on reproductive justice | Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury 2:00 | Climate Chief Me...

A House W&M budget amendment breakdown: 1,495 amendments with a potential $2.02 billion fiscal impact — a 'conservative'...
19/04/2024

A House W&M budget amendment breakdown: 1,495 amendments with a potential $2.02 billion fiscal impact — a 'conservative' estimate per the Mass. Taxpayers Foundation.

AND: Another week w no additional shelter $, mid-April tax collections up, who is leaving Mass?

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00 | The Executive Office of Health and Human Services holds a remote public hearing on proposed rate adjustments and increases for certain clinical laboratory services More than 3,500 volunteers are expected to participate in the 25th annual Charles River Cleanup to help keep th...

Gov. Healey's team will meet privately today with health care providers about patient, provider preparation and uncertai...
18/04/2024

Gov. Healey's team will meet privately today with health care providers about patient, provider preparation and uncertainty in the midst of Steward's crisis.

AND: Boston, Cape hospitals OK'd to add beds, Quabbin region + a potential MWRA expansion…

HAPPENING TODAY: 12:00 | Young activists supporting "Raise the Age" legislation (H 1710 / S 942) to gradually extend the juvenile justice system to include ages 18 through 20 rally outside the State House | State House steps (Room 428 rain location) 12:00 | MBTA GM Phil Eng hosts more than 20 young....

The transfer fees proposed in the governor’s housing bond bill have gained traction among municipal leaders statewide.AN...
17/04/2024

The transfer fees proposed in the governor’s housing bond bill have gained traction among municipal leaders statewide.

AND: Cape Cod tri-town regional dispatch center in the works, Wu tax shift plan sees Qs, greater Boston home prices hit March record…

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00 | Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council holds a virtual listening session, seeking public comment on its 2024-2027 plan for Mass Save programs 11:00 | Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association holds a webinar called "Black Maternal Health: The Future of Placed-b...

The 200+ years of legislative experience heading for the exit at the end of this session is noteworthy, as numerous seni...
12/04/2024

The 200+ years of legislative experience heading for the exit at the end of this session is noteworthy, as numerous senior lawmakers plan to pack it up.

AND: insufficient info for HPC Steward-Optum review, summer start unlikely for South Coast Rail…

HAPPENING TODAY: 9:00 | Department of Agricultural Resources hosts its first Agricultural Resources Fair | Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd., Westborough 11:00 | MBTA General Manager Eng is on "Boston Public Radio" | WGBH-FM 89.7 5:00 | Deadline for amendments to the House Ways and...

Today, we're looking at the FY25 budget out of House Ways and Means by the numbers.AND: Wu’s Boston budget proposal, pot...
11/04/2024

Today, we're looking at the FY25 budget out of House Ways and Means by the numbers.

AND: Wu’s Boston budget proposal, potential Mass. PFAS action needed, former Holyoke city councilor confirmed he joined Russian army…

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00 | Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair Michael Rodrigues and Rep. Christopher Worrell deliver keynote remarks during "Nonpublic School Advocacy Day” | Room 428 10:00 | Mass. Taxpayers Foundation holds a virtual briefing for its members to hear from MTF leadership about the ...

The House’s budget rollout today comes as the Legislature's point-people on budgetary matters are still trying to tend t...
10/04/2024

The House’s budget rollout today comes as the Legislature's point-people on budgetary matters are still trying to tend to unfinished, time-sensitive FY24 business.

AND: Eng’s year one reflection, Goldberg-O’Brien meetings postponed...

HAPPENING TODAY: 9:00 | Boston Mayor Wu presents her proposed FY25 operating budget and capital plan at an annual budget breakfast | Boston City Hall, Plaza Pavilion 9:30 | Panel discussion about guaranteed basic income and how the practice could expand from smaller pilots to statewide | CitySpace a...

We now have an indication of a major piece to the House’s FY25 budget proposal puzzle: transportation. This a.m. House D...
09/04/2024

We now have an indication of a major piece to the House’s FY25 budget proposal puzzle: transportation. This a.m. House Dems rolled out numbers mostly larger than those proposed by Gov. Healey in Jan.

AND: gearing up for CCC hearing, youth betting poll...

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00 | MBTA Advisory Board meets, featuring a one-year "retrospective" from General Manager Phil Eng 10:30 | Lt. Gov. Driscoll attends Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts' 19th annual Autism Advocacy Day | Great Hall 1:00 | Division of Fisheries and Wildlife holds public hearing....

On Mon. afternoon, parts of N.E. will fall under the moon's shadow during a solar eclipse. Solar energy production will ...
05/04/2024

On Mon. afternoon, parts of N.E. will fall under the moon's shadow during a solar eclipse. Solar energy production will drop. It’s ISO-NE’s job to stay reliable.

AND: PAs say they'll fill workforce gap, higher ed unionization, Cape Cod Natnl Seashore talks

HAPPENING TODAY: 9:00 | Lawmakers and state officials gather to celebrate Lynn's Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant | Charter Development Site Office, Lynn Harbor Park, 13 Hanson St., Lynn 10:00 | Charles River Watershed Association hosts Director of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage...

Steward's crisis is already impacting operations at South Shore Hospital, providing another ex. of how private equity im...
04/04/2024

Steward's crisis is already impacting operations at South Shore Hospital, providing another ex. of how private equity impacts health care.

AND: stricter state hiring rules, UMass tuition ⬆️, Mission Hill nursing home in receivership...

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00 | Mass. Association of Physician Assistants hosts annual lobby day to advocate for the "Optimal Team Practice" bill (S 1354 / H 2135) | Grand Staircase 11:00 | The House holds an informal session | House Chamber 11:00 | The Senate meets in an informal session | Senate Chamber....

Mass. will most likely make history today. With a vote, the Governor's Council could seal the deal on Gov. Healey's prop...
03/04/2024

Mass. will most likely make history today. With a vote, the Governor's Council could seal the deal on Gov. Healey's proposed mega-pardon of all cannabis simple possession convictions.

AND: Everett stadium pitch, hiring on hold, Falmouth surplus guns...

HAPPENING TODAY: 11:00 | The House holds formal session, with plans to consider an annual road and bridge funding bill | House Chamber 11:00 | U.S. Senate Committee on Health Education, Labor and Pensions holds a subcommittee hearing examining private equity in health care | Gardner Auditorium 11:00...

A Gaming Commission bfast this a.m. comes as the MGC transitions + as lawmakers wind up to consider Healey's proposed re...
02/04/2024

A Gaming Commission bfast this a.m. comes as the MGC transitions + as lawmakers wind up to consider Healey's proposed redistribution of casino gambling revenues.

AND: Port communities face health costs, construction union wrkrs protest non-union wrk…

HAPPENING TODAY: 11:30 | More than 200 people celebrate Kick Butts Day, a day of action highlighting how youth can resist the influence of the to***co and va**ng industries | Great Hall 1:00 | Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets holds public hearing focusing on Gov. Hea...

The conference committee tasked with negotiating a fiscal 24 supp budget compromise has its 1st meeting today. Tied up i...
01/04/2024

The conference committee tasked with negotiating a fiscal 24 supp budget compromise has its 1st meeting today. Tied up in this spending bill? The fate of the EA shelter system.

AND: North Adams Regional Hospital reopens, cannabis testing + truck drivers…

HAPPENING TODAY: 9:00 | Supreme Judicial Court sits to hear arguments in five cases | John Adams Courthouse, Room 1, Pemberton Square, Boston 10:30 | Gov. Healey gives a keynote address as Samaritans, Inc. hosts a 50th anniversary event to commemorate half a century providing su***de prevention and....

Say goodbye to to-go drinks — for now. This Sunday, a few pandemic-era policies will expire as a spending bill sits in l...
29/03/2024

Say goodbye to to-go drinks — for now. This Sunday, a few pandemic-era policies will expire as a spending bill sits in legislative negotiations.

AND: AG’s initiative against youth sports betting, half-priced T fares a reality, Steward sale skepticism...

HAPPENING TODAY: 10:00, 1:50 | Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus holds housing roundtables | Lenox Town Hall, 13-33 Walker St., Lenox; Berkshire County Regional Housing, 1 Fenn Street, Pittsfield 11:00 | Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus holds its 2024 "Black Exce...

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