State Lawmakers Deliver Priority Bills, Governor Signs Abortion Order as Economic, Healthcare, and Housing Bills Advance

On Beacon Hill this week, state lawmakers worked tirelessly to deliver priority bills before the end of the session. On Monday, Governor Healey signed an executive order protecting access to emergency abortions in Massachusetts.

Thursday night saw a major breakthrough when the House of Representatives passed a broad economic bond bill that aligns with Governor Healey’s plan to revitalize the Commonwealth. The bill includes significant investments in life sciences initiatives, live theater tax credits, climate technology, and more.

The Senate passed their version of the housing bond bill on Thursday, which includes an amendment to create a relief fund for homeowners dealing with extremely expensive crumbling foundations. The bill is now moving to a conference committee to iron out differences between the House and Senate drafts, including the crumbling concrete amendment.

In other news, Uber and Lyft reached a settlement with Attorney General Andrea Campbell on Thursday that will require them to give their drivers higher wages and better benefits.

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