Package includes funding for pothole repairs, bridge modernization, rail improvements across Massachusetts JUNE 5, 2026 Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in approving over $2.7 billion in bond funding to help municipalities make local road and bridge repairs, invest in public transit infrastructure, and support transit-oriented housing development statewide. The package includes $200 million in bonding to

Legislation would prohibit DEHP — linked to breast, liver, lung, and testicular cancer — from intravenous bags and tubing used in Massachusetts hospitals JUNE 5, 2026 Use of a toxic chemical which is commonly added to plastic intravenous bags and linked to cancer cases would be banned in Massachusetts under a bill advanced by the Massachusetts Senate. Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in the Senate to vote and pass the bill, which would phase out

MILTON – June 4, 2026 – Senator William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton), Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid (D-Boston), and Representative Richard G. Wells, Jr. (D-Milton) are pleased to announce the inclusion of $250,000 for the construction of a new playground and play space at Tucker Elementary School in Milton, in the 2026 Fair Share conference report. The current playground is over 20 years old, not completely ADA compliant, and does not meet all safety standards. Current pl

On May 28, 2026, the Massachusetts State Senate voted to adopt a resolution to affirmatively declare its intention to provide documents related to its financial operations to the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Senator Driscoll voted in favor of the resolution to provide financial documents to the OSA. The State Senate therefore moved forward in good faith while remaining mindful of the constitutional safeguards that protect the separation of powers. The documents were sen

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