mtadmin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 Annual tax holiday set for August 8 and 9 The Massachusetts Legislature today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Nick Collins establishing this year’s annual sales tax holiday, providing consumers and small businesses across the Commonwealth with a weekend of tax-free shopping on August 8 and 9. During … Read more
FOR IMMEDAITE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 Legislation would give thousands of eligible educators another opportunity to enroll in RetirementPlus This week, Senator Nick Collins joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in unanimously passing legislation that would provide thousands of public-school teachers with a new opportunity to enroll in the RetirementPlus pension program. … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 Bills would remove toxic chemicals from medical devices and expand opportunities for Massachusetts commercial interior designers. This week, Senator Nick Collins, as a member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, voted to advance two pieces of legislation aimed at improving patient safety and supporting economic … Read more
Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 City of Boston awarded $1.2 million through state Sports & Entertainment Events Fund ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele announced that the City of Boston will receive $1.2 million through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s Sports & Entertainment Events Fund … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 Legislation includes funding for local infrastructure, public transit, and housing development support This week, Senator Nick Collins, as a member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, voted to report favorably a $2.737 billion transportation bond bill that would help repair local roads and bridges, invest … Read more
Senator Nick Collins chats with Sampan regarding his priorities for the Chinatown and AAPI community, including his part in securing funding for the Josiah Quincy Upper School and preserving the neighborhood’s history and culture. He also discusses bills such as S.1042 focusing on mental health, affordable housing, and the Mass Ready Act regarding environmental initiatives.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 Files amendments to fund dedicated public safety patrols across South Boston and the First Suffolk Last week, Senator Nick Collins, as a member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, voted for a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that invests substantially in public health programs and improves … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 Measures deliver targeted investments for coastal resilience, infrastructure, and community assets in Boston Last week, Senator Nick Collins secured several key amendments in the Senate’s passage of the Mass Ready Act, a major environmental bond bill focused on strengthening climate resilience, protecting natural resources, and supporting communities … Read more
Nick Collins, “Seaport Growth Requires Climate Action,” Boston Guardian, April 17, 2026. Few neighborhoods in Boston have changed as quickly as the Seaport. What was once wide open is now one of the city’s most sought-after places to live and visit, a transformation I’ve seen firsthand over more than a decade representing this neighborhood. With … Read more
Source: Caught In Southie Originally published: April 8th 2026 Article Link Supplemental budget would increase local aid to cities and towns This week, Senator Nick Collins announced his support for a supplemental budget bill that delivers significant state aid to cities and towns, including targeted investments to support Boston and ease strained municipal budgets across … Read more