A 9-month shelter stay cap (w/ extensions possible) is will take effect June 1, with Gov. Healey's signature on a shelter funding bill today. She calls the cap 'a responsible step to address our capacity and fiscal constraints' w/o Congressional action on immigration. #mapoli

NEW: Incorporating lessons from the Steward crisis, the House is moving toward action on a sweeping hospital oversight bill that requires 60 days notice before equipment repossession, boosts penalties for failing to provide data & more. #mapoli

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happy #mapoli Lobby Day for Animals from this extremely effective lobbyist

After speaking at New England Council, Gov. Healey says she soon plans to sign the supplemental budget that’s on her desk #mapoli

There are campaign finance moves that skirt state law and get called out by regulators, and then there is what state Rep. Chris Flanagan did. Gintautas Dumcius has the jaw-dropping tale. commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/cape-…

Last week, the House finalized its $58.07B FY25 budget after adding $95.8M in spending after three days of debate, with the most amount of added spending in labor and economic development. Read our report here: conta.cc/3JAVzYO
#mapoli #budget #mabudget

FINAL VOTE: 153-4. The Republican caucus vote on the budget was 21-4, with Republican leadership united in support for the bill, and minority party votes against it cast by Reps. Boldyga, DeCoste, Lombardo, and Sullivan-Almeida. #mapoli

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spotted (by ⁦Amanda Keane⁩) in my natural habitat

Both branches are now on board, after a 29-9 vote in the Senate. #mapoli

Shelter funding/stay cap bill PASSES the Mass. House on a 117-36 vote. Heads next to the Senate, followed by a few more procedural votes in each branch before it gets to Gov. Healey's desk. #mapoli

INBOX from Ethics Commission: 'Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden Pays $5,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

 District Attorney’s Office resources were used to issue statement to discredit election opponent'

Well, I’ve reached out to at least 30 people/ entities in 2.5 hours, so turning to Twitter. Anyone with connections to the Carnation revolution want to interview? Interested in speaking with Portuguese-Americans in MA about the 50th anniversary. Must be able to talk before 2pm.

.Bob Seay and I raced each other from Worcester to Boston. He took the commuter rail. I hitched a ride.
Find out who won!!

The race was our way of witnessing the daily experience of workers who commute between New England's two largest cities GBH News
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The Berkeley Beacon (The Berkeley Beacon), the student newspaper at Emerson College, has a live blog covering the arrest of those taking part in a pro-Palestinian encampment. #journalism berkeleybeacon.com/developing-sto…

NEW: Boston Police Dept. break up the Emerson College encampment overnight. Students started this on Sunday night in the Boylston Place alley to stand in solidarity with pro-Palestinian students arrested at other universities and call for a ceasefire. Boston 25 News

POV: It's getting late on a random Wednesday night and Julia Child is convincing you that you have the time to make a full three-course dinner.

House and Senate negotiators announce a deal on the FY '24 shelter funding supplemental budget, for votes Thurs. To watch when details are released: how long shelters are funded through, approach to extensions after 9-month stay cap, is cocktails to-go extension included. #mapoli

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