mtadmin BOSTON, MA – 3/18/25– Senator Nick Collins has been appointed to the Massachusetts-Ireland Trade Commission, a body dedicated to evaluating the economic interests of, and reviewing ways to strengthen the relationship between, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Republic of Ireland. The Commission will focus on bilateral trade and investments, policy issues, business and academic … Read more
SOUTH BOSTON, MA – Senator Nick Collins today announced details for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in South Boston. The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will take place Sunday morning, March 16th, at the Ironworker’s Union Hall at 195 Old Colony Ave in South Boston. Starting at 9am, Senator Collins will serve as host … Read more
(BOSTON—2/17/2025) Last week, the Massachusetts Senate approved rules proposals for the 194th General Court that would increase transparency and public accessibility. The Senate’s rules proposals for the 2025-2026 session aim to create a transparent and efficient Legislature that meets our current moment. These proposals will build on the Senate’s commitment to transparency and create a … Read more
BOSTON (2/3/2025)—Recently, the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation that will close loopholes in the health care market regulatory process and increase financial transparency by gathering more information regarding hospital finances, and assist in maintaining a more stable and sustainable health care system. “It is important that we as a Commonwealth takes steps to increase oversight of … Read more
BOSTON (1/13/25)— The Massachusetts Legislature passed comprehensive reforms to lower the cost of prescription drugs at the pharmacy counter and improve oversight of the state’s pharmaceutical industry. S.3012, An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs, and transparency, requires health insurers to cover life-saving medications for diabetes, asthma, and certain heart conditions with no or limited … Read more
Earlier this year, when a study produced by Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis suggested Boston reevaluate how it finances government services, city officials pushed back, initially dismissing concerns and defending exponential spending increases. That defensiveness, though, quickly shifted to panicked claims of a dire economic scenario and prompted Mayor Michelle Wu to seek legislative approval to raise taxes … Read more