February 2, 2026 Last week, Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton)  joined over 70 elected officials in signing onto a letter that calls on the Federal administration to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. Currently, this TPS designation is set to expire on Tuesday, February 3rd. Over the years the Senator has continued to rally and has sent numerous joint letters with State and Federal colleagues. Driscoll spoke at one rally in particular, held b

Legislation Reforms Literacy Education Standards, Aids Teachers’ Professional Development FEBRUARY 2, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in passing legislation that supports young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices. The bill creates new statewide standards for literacy education and assessment, offers professional development resources for educators, and off

Senator Driscoll pictured next to Senator Lydia Edwards JANUARY 30, 2026 On Thursday, January 29th, Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton)  joined Governor Healey and stood in solidarity with other Massachusetts leaders for a press conference where she announced the filing of legislation. This bill takes specific action to increase the safety of the Commonwealth related to unconstitutional tactics employed by this Federal administration and ICE. " What I've seen happening is wr

JANUARY 29, 2026 Through a collaborative effort amongst the Administration and Legislature, Governor Healey announced on Wednesday, January 28th that all carrying or interest costs on winter utility bill relief would be waived. In the announcement, the Governor offered the following statement: “Bills are too high and customers can’t wait for relief. That’s why I acted to get $180 million off winter electric bills and called on the utilities to help provide immediate relief --

JANUARY 28, 2026 Included in the recently Senate passed Tax Relief package was S. 2914 – An Act relative to senior property tax deferral , legislation to expand eligibility for the Senior Tax Deferral program. Presented by Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D-Somerville) , the bill lowers eligibility to seven years of state residency, instead of the current ten-year requirement, to keep more money in seniors’ pockets at a time when property values and tax bills are steadily climbin

January 26, 2026 In response to the American Red Cross’s urgent appeal for blood donations, State Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton)  is hosting a blood drive at the Massachusetts State House to help address the critical shortage affecting hospitals across the Commonwealth and the nation right now. This Tuesday, January 27th is the most recent drive of the 5 that the Senator’s hosted with the American Red Cross since 2023. The American Red Cross recently declared a severe b

What I See is Wrong. What I Hear is Anguish. January 25, 2026 "Another person was killed in Minnesota yesterday. The federal government agents on the streets of Minneapolis need to stand down. They are not making things safer. In a rational world they would hit pause and reevaluate their operation but it is clear they don't care enough to do so. I've spoken directly with friends that live in Minneapolis. They've confirmed ICE and CBP are terrorizing parts of Minneapolis. I ca

JANUARY 23, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) recently joined NightSide with Dan Rea to talk about the need for greater accountability and a revamp of the Gateway Municipality statute. During his segment he gave an overview on why he started looking into this program, sharing with Dan that he has uncovered $25 Million and counting in preferential or exclusive funding intended for Gateway Municipalities provided to cities or towns that no longer meet the legal criteri

JANUARY 23, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) took to the Senate floor during session on Thursday, January 22nd to push for the body’s passage of a Randolph home rule. Having been passed to be engrossed, S. 509 – An Act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph is a home rule petition that permits the Town of Randolph to print ballots for state elections in both English and Haitian Creol

JANUARY 22, 2026 The Town of Stoughton held an MLK Day event titled Pursuing Your Purpose: Lead Your Community with Courage . This was their third annual town celebration honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event showcased several thoughtful speakers who offered timely remarks that encapsulate Dr. King’s legacy. Senator Driscoll offered powerful remarks and testimony, reflecting on the spirit of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, leadership, and