The op-ed cites an independent Act on Mass analysis of laws passed by the legislature since 1997, documenting a substantial decline in passage of overall bills and policy bills in particular. actonmass.org/2026/09/15/c...

The op-ed cites an independent Act on Mass analysis of laws passed by the legislature since 1997, documenting a substantial decline in passage of overall bills and policy bills in particular. actonmass.org/2026/09/15/c...
"Massachusetts residents don’t need to read a 50-state analysis to feel that our Legislature is failing to deliver. They feel it when they open their utility bills. They feel it when they struggle to find affordable housing."
New op-ed from ED @scotia-h.bsky.social on state house inaction. #mapoli
Mark, Paul W. filed: S.3281 - An Act authorizing the town of Heath to continue the employment of a call member of the Heath fire department https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3281 #mapoli
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#Framingham voting update!
* Early in-person voting starts this weekend at City Hall and Monday at McAuliffe
* It's not too late to request a vote-by-mail ballot
* The only evening & weekend early voting hours will be at City Hall.
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Federal funds are available for this that EOPSS has refused to apply for. The funding has been available for decades!
EOPSS has bungled this from the beginning with inexperienced researchers & no true independence.
Pointing fingers is a bad look for an agency focused on "accountability." #mapoli
Marcel Vernon was hired to clean up the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Six months after the board gave him the maximum allowable bonus, he was ousted—and he says he knows exactly why.
Seventh Plymouth Candidates Spar Over Attendance and Earmarks, Agree Aid Formulas Need Another Look #mapoli #southshore
Our team enjoyed seeing so many friends & neighbors at Methuen Day while continuing to celebrate this great city’s 300th anniversary. #mapoli
Hull’s New High School Principal Starts Nov. 9 With 12-Point Transition Plan #mapoli #southshore
Hanover Weighs Up to $2 Million Pension Prepayment Ahead of Projected $10.7 Million Bill #mapoli #southshore
Marshfield Names Deputy Chief Patrick Smith Acting Fire Chief, Requires Administrator OK on Permanent Promotions #mapoli #southshore
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/traffic-and-construction-updates-eliot-bridge-preservation and 2 others were updated on October 11, 2026.
See all updates: https://github.com/JonGerhardson/massgovupdates/blob/main/daily_updates/2026-10-11.csv #mapoli
#Springfield's HR and Labor Relations chief retired on September 30. The mayor appears to have arranged to slot his chief of staff into the role. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/10/in-s...
DeCoste, Childs Split on Housing Mandates, Shelter Spending and Incumbent’s Record in WATD Forum #mapoli #southshore
Duxbury Opens Hearing on Water Connection Moratorium, Announces Push to Acquire Miramar #mapoli #southshore
Looked up the 9 ballot question for Massachusetts (9!!) and some are nuts. Huge big fat no on 3, 5, and 9. #MApoli
Halifax Boards Take Joint Vote on Elementary School Committee Seat as District Readies 10% Cut Scenario #mapoli #southshore