THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL

By Bob Katzen

“This funding marks a major milestone for communities around our commonwealth that have waited far too long for meaningful investment. When I proposed the Environmental Justice Fund … I did so with the conviction that every neighborhood deserves clean air, safe water and a healthy environment. These funds, which we procured by holding polluters accountable, will help repair historic harms and ensure that these resources flow directly to the communities most in need of our support.” Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL

SAFEGUARD SHORT TERM RENTALS (S 2736)

By Bob Katzen

The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on a bill, known as the “Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, that would require that all short-term rentals in Massachusetts be inspected for working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors within one year prior to rental. It also mandates that rental platforms and agents verify this certification before listing a property, ensuring consistent, statewide fire safety protections for renters. Continue reading SAFEGUARD SHORT TERM RENTALS (S 2736)

KEEP DARK MONEY OUT OF TOWN MEETING (H 806)

By Bob Katzen

The House gave initial approval to a bill that would apply the state’s campaign finance election laws to political expenditures of more than $1,000, made by persons, corporations, associations, organizations or other groups of people, to influence the outcome of articles that appear on Town Meeting warrants. The person or group would be required to file disclosure forms and failure to comply would be punishable by a 1-year prison sentence and/or a $1,000 fine.
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