Press Releases

Senator Collins, Representative Moran Deliver South End Investments in Final FY2027 State Budget

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Senator Nick Collins and Representative John Moran announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant investments in South End neighborhood organizations, education, healthcare, senior services, and public safety. “Strong neighborhoods are built by strong community organizations,” said Senator Nick Collins. “This budget supports the programs … Read more

Senator Collins, Representative Biele Deliver Over $1.4 Million for South Boston in FY27 State Budget

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BOSTON—Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant resources for South Boston with investments in public safety, education, healthcare, workforce development, senior services, and waterfront resilience. Included in the spending plan are investments for youth educational services at: … Read more

Senator Collins Supports Retirement Benefits for Teachers

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Measure Would Allow Eligible Teachers to Purchase Full-Time Service Credit for Years Spent Working Part Time to Raise Children State Senator Nick Collins announced that the Massachusetts Senate adopted an amendment to the economic development bill that would provide greater retirement equity for teachers who reduced their hours to raise children. The amendment was sponsored … Read more

Senate Passes Senator Collins’ Property Tax Relief Legislation for Second Time Unanimously

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Measure would provide property tax relief to homeowners, seniors and small businesses The Massachusetts Senate unanimously adopted an amendment to the economic development bill offered by Senator Nick Collins that would deliver property tax relief for the second time this legislative session. The amendment was approved during debate on the Senate’s economic development legislation and … Read more

Senator Collins Backs House Mass & Cass Funding Plan in FY2027 State Budget

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 Senator Nick Collins is backing a series of investments included in the House Fiscal Year 2027 budget aimed at improving public safety, expanding treatment and recovery services, and addressing persistent challenges in and around Mass & Cass. The funding proposals reflect a collaborative effort among state and … Read more

Senator Collins, Representative Biele Fire Safety Bill Receives Final Legislative Approval

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hurley Brian.Hurley@masenate.gov 617-722-1150 New law creates public database and automatic alerts aimed at preventing fires like the 2014 Back Bay tragedy The Massachusetts Legislature yesterday passed a bill to protect firefighters and tradespeople from conditions that took the lives of Boston Fire Lieutenant Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy in … Read more

Senator Collins Sponsors Legislation Establishing Massachusetts Sales Tax-Free Weekend

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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

Senator Collins Votes for Teacher’s RetirementPlus Bill

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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

Senator Collins Votes to Advance Consumer Safety, Small Business Legislation

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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

Sen. Collins & Rep. Biele Announce State Funding for Public Safety Planning During World Cup

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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