By Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 16, 2020…..In a moment that spoke to the political charge permeating throughout the state...
Katie Lannan State House News Service A bill that would limit local police cooperation with federal immigration officials earned a favorable committee report on Wednesday, marking...
The Massachusetts Police Association has expressed their concern over a bill that passed Tuesday. Executive Director of The Massachusetts Police Association, James Machado, issued the following...
By Matt Murphy State House News Service JULY 13, 2020…..The Senate overcame a difficult rollout and several false starts to pass a far-reaching reform of policing...
Matt Murphy and Michael P. Norton State House News Service A far-reaching proposal to enhance oversight of police officers and ban the use of certain types...
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today filed legislation to create a framework for certifying Massachusetts law enforcement officers, provide accountability, ensure that police departments in and...
A bill has been endorsed that would create a minimum of two safe injection sites in Massachusetts. The bill, S1134, would require the Massachusetts Department of...
House Democrats today introduced The Heroes Act, a massive coronavirus response bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the proposed stimulus legislation today. The more than $3...
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today filed a supplemental budget bill for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) which will authorize $1 billion in spending necessary to cover...
According to State Representative Alan Silvia, the Massachusetts House enacted S.2599 that authorizes the waiver of 1 week waiting period for unemployment benefits and that the...