By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-0, approved a bill that would require colleges and universities to post financial information online in a

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture held a hearing on bills that would mandate at least annual testing of drinking water in schools and early childcare centers across the state. The bill establishes the action that must be

By Bob Katzen

The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee’s agenda included requiring public buildings and places of public accommodation to provide a semi-private diaper changing station accessible to all caretakers of children, regardless of sex, gender or disability. This law would apply only to

By Bob Katzen

The Public Health Committee held a hearing on several bills including:

REQUIRE TRAUMA KITS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS (S 1337) – Requires that trauma kits be available and easily accessible in public buildings including

By Bob Katzen

The Municipalities and Regional Government Committee held a hearing on a local option proposal that would prohibit a city or town from outright banning any homeowner or tenant from using a clothesline to dry clothing. The law would only take effect in cities or towns that

By Bob Katzen

The Legislature is discussing proposals to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes in the Bay State.

Supporters of the ban say that menthol cigarettes are

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records the only roll call vote of local senators from the week of October 28-November 1. There were no roll calls in the House last week.

Sunday Nov. 3rd at 4PM to 6PM at Winter Hill to come stand with us in support of safe streets and save the businesses of Winter Hill and help improve air quality.

I find it tougher than usual for me this year. Finding middle ground that works for all of us. I have 5 I like so have to figure out which one I would take out. Tough decision. Plus they will have to learn to work with Marianne Walles