Legislation seeks to address light pollution to improve public health and protect wildlife while preserving safety JULY 2, 2026 Senator William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation known as the ‘Dark Skies Bill,’ which enables cities and towns to save taxpayers money on the cost of operating streetlights with a new lower electric rate. The bill—S.3145, An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and inc

New law would lower monthly bills, rein in utility overspending, and preserve clean energy progress JULY 2, 2026 Senator William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers across the Commonwealth while keeping Massachusetts on track to meet its climate goals. The bill, S.3143, An Act to save people money, repair the climate, and grow t

Agreement completes Student Opportunity Act commitment, expands housing production, and strengthens the MBTA JULY 2, 2026 Without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents, the Massachusetts Legislature yesterday delivered a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that drives down costs for residents, boosts the state's economy, and adds to the state’s savings account. The plan makes record investments in public education, unlocks new housing production, strengthens the state’s public t