BRIDGEWATER – June 3, 2026 – Senator William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) and Representative Dennis C. Gallagher (D-Bridgewater) are proud to announce a total of $320,000 allocated to the Town of Bridgewater through the 2026 Fair Share conference report. These annual Fair Share budgets enable legislators to make local education and transportation investments for the towns and cities in their districts. This directed spending allows Commonwealth cities and towns to address thei

Spending plan completes Student Opportunity Act commitment, expands housing growth, and shields residents from federal cuts—without increasing a single tax or fee JUNE 1, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in unanimously passing a $63.37 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 that invests responsibly in public education and municipalities, unlocks new opportunities for housing growth, and upholds the Commonwealth

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

Landmark bill reduces plastic waste, invests in climate preparedness, and protects natural resources statewide APRIL 22, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in passing the Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that takes action to support the removal of ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water, help municipalities withstand floods and droughts, and make outdoor recreation possible for more residents through

$1.57 Billion Plan Pairs Fair Share Investments with Innovative Policy Solution APRIL 10, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate yesterday to approve a budget plan that pairs statewide education and transportation investments with innovative policies to spur n ew multifamily housing construction, boost the family medicine workforce, protect immigrants, and ease strained municipal budgets with regionally equitable Fair Share

APRIL 8, 2026 On March 11th, plumbers, contractors, and union leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered at the State House to celebrate Plumbing Industry Day. Joined by the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association (GBPCA), the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), along with several regional plumbing and plumbing inspector associations, many attendees rallied in support of policies aimed at protecting the Commonwealth’s water supply

Ensures no coverage interruptions for 460,000 members and dependents APRIL 7, 2026 Th e Massachusetts Legislature approved crucial funding to support health insurance coverage for the 460,000 public employees, retirees, and dependents who access health care through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC). In passing the legislation, H.5348 , the Legislature covered costs to ensure there are no interruptions to coverage for members who receive their insurance coverage through the

APRIL 7, 2026 During National Donate Life Month in April, we honor the people who have given the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. We also celebrate the lives that have been saved and healed because of a donor’s generosity. State and town officials recently gathered in Braintree Bernie & Phyl’s to raise awareness and encourage organ and tissue donations. The furniture store hosted this event because Bernie & Phyl's Furniture CEO, Larry Rubin and President R