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Omnibus bill to make sweeping changes to municipal laws, includes allowing local tax hikes
Gannett via AOL· 4 months agoBOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers are spending two days this week listening to the pros and cons of...
New Forestry Deal bills best bet for future of Mass. forests
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe New Forestry Deal is revised legislation that will encourage Massachusetts landowners to keep...
Mass. agriculture department unveils plan to preserve, expand state's farmland
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 5 months agoBumper stickers visible around Massachusetts read “No farmers: No food.” But they could read instead...
Housing advocates press state lawmakers for solutions to high rents, low availability
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 1 month agoBOSTON — While Massachusetts lawmakers have failed to act on the $4 billion housing bond bill...
Rural lawmakers back Mass. school funding bill to increase money for rural schools
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMassachusetts has studied the problem repeatedly, issuing reports and making recommendations. Now...
Cannabis Control Commission makes changes to community host agreements, impact fees
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 months agoBOSTON — Changes within the Cannabis Control Commission since its creation in 2016 with the...
Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday, citing an influx of migrants...
'Inept approach': Senator rips Healey administration for sending migrants to Sutton hotel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 10 months agoSUTTON - In its quest to fulfill a humanitarian mission to find accommodations for the thousands of migrants flocking to Massachusetts in the last few weeks, Sen. Ryan Fattman, R-Sutton, claims ...
After 'full life of public service,' outgoing Lt. Gov. Polito eyes mentoring role
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBOSTON — The role of lieutenant governor is a bit of a blank canvas. The Massachusetts Constitution...
New role, new responsibilities: State Rep. O'Day advocates for 'beneficial' legislation
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAfter 15 years representing the 14th Worcester District in the Massachusetts Legislature, Jim O’Day...