Second half of legislative session begins

Second half of legislative session begins

In true Massachusetts lawmaking fashion, the House and Senate kicked off the second year of the legislative session by declaring they are ready to get down to business, then promptly adjourning for the day.

How much progress did New Bedford’s legislators make in fall 2025?

Massachusetts lawmakers are just back from a six-week recess after closing out the first year of their two-year formal session in November.  In 2025, lawmakers passed a string of spending measures, including one to address federal health care cuts, and another to scale back Gov. Maura Healey’s $20 million request for the World Cup budget. The Legislature also left a mountain of issues for its January return. Ninety-four bills have become law in …