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By Bob Katzen

“Like so many states across the country, Massachusetts is home to vibrant immigrant communities who want nothing more than an opportunity to work and support themselves and their families. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

Another bill on the Transportation Committee’s agenda for August 29 would pay homage to celebrate Boston Celtics teammates and NBA champions, Bob Cousy and the late Bill Russell by naming the portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike between Boston and Worcester “The Bill Russell and Bob Cousy Highway.” Continue reading BILL RUSSELL-BOB COUSY HIGHWAY (H 3367) →

By Bob Katzen
The Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on August 29 on legislation that would require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to make a person’s driving record available to him or her online, including suspensions, outstanding tickets and citations. Continue reading MAKE DRIVING RECORDS AVAILABLE ONLINE (H 3381) →

By Bob Katzen

The Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee has scheduled a hearing on September 28 on a proposal that would require the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center to conduct a study of finance gaps in clean energy projects; and based on that study, to establish a “Green Bank” to provide the investment capital necessary to accelerate the deployment of a range of clean energy technologies. Continue reading GREEN ENERGY BANK (S 2170) →

By Bob Katzen

The Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) in State Auditor’s Diana DiZoglio’s office has uncovered more than $1 million in public benefits fraud from the latest quarter of April through June, with the majority linked to cases involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Continue reading STATE AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO UNCOVERS $1 MILLION IN PUBLIC BENEFITS FRAUD →

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