BOSTON, MA (4/14/25) — Senator Nick Collins has been reappointed to the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC), a special commission established by the Massachusetts Legislature to strengthen and support the region’s public beaches. “Making sure we invest in our public parks and beaches is essential—not just for today, but for future generations,” said Senator Collins. “The … Read more
(BOSTON–04/07/2025) Last session, the Massachusetts Legislature passed, and Governor Healey signed into law, a historic tax relief bill aimed at lowering costs for working families, homeowners, renters and the Commonwealth’s seniors, among others. Residents can expect to see the effects of this tax relief package as they file their taxes for tax year 2024. “This tax season, … Read more
(BOSTON—3/26/2025) Recently, the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation to extend the hybrid public meeting option, allowing cities and towns to offer remote participation through June 2027. The extension applies to public bodies and representative town meetings. Hybrid meetings enable more civic participation by residents who otherwise might have limited access to public meetings. “Extending hybrid public … 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
Senator Nick Collins has appointed Haley Walsh to his seat on the Chinatown Trust Fund Committee (CTFC). Established through legislation in Chapter 443 of the Acts of 1990, the Chinatown Trust Fund Committee was organized to make grants using development linkage funds to community-based organizations in and serving the community of Chinatown in Boston. As … 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
As a student at Boston Latin School, I learned that numbers tell a story. Our math teachers at BLS didn’t just teach us algebra, calculus and geometry. They also taught us accountability and understanding the real picture behind numbers. As a state senator representing South Boston, Dorchester, the South End, Chinatown, Bay Village, parts of … Read more