MAY 27, 2026 In August 2024 the Legislature passed the HERO Act, the most comprehensive legislative package dedicated to our Commonwealth veterans in Massachusetts' history. This sweeping legislation increased and simplified benefits and opportunities, modernized services, and promotes inclusivity for Massachusetts veterans while reaffirming the Commonwealth’s commitment to recognizing and serving all service members and their families. Passing the HERO Act meant that these w

Senate Prioritizes Support for Local Communities, Schools, and the State’s Housing Needs MAY 14, 2026 The Senate Committee on Ways and Means last week released a $63.3 billion budget plan for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) that invests responsibly in key areas like public education and support for municipalities, unlocks new opportunities for housing growth, and stewards the Commonwealth’s core commitments to its residents. The Committee’s budget recommendation achieves this wit

PROTECT Act Creates New Accountability for Federal Agents and Keeps Local Police Out of Civil Immigration Enforcement MAY 8, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in passing sweeping legislation to protect residents from the Trump administration’s weaponization of federal immigration enforcement. The PROTECT Act holds federal immigration agents legally accountable for civil rights violations, bars local and state poli