Bill Strengthens Assistance Programs, Streamlines Local Procurement Processes NOVEMBER 6, 2026 Senator William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a supplemental budget to close the books on the past fiscal year and ensure seamless continuity for the state services that residents rely on. The legislation also makes it easier for people to cancel their online subscriptions, bolsters the state’s core assistance programs, and