Press Releases

Senator Collins Supports Major Transportation Bond Bill to Repair Roads, Bridges, and Public Transit

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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 Collins Supports Increase to Substance Abuse Treatment Services in State Budget

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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

Senator Collins Wins Key Amendments in Mass Ready Act

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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

Senator Collins Supports Bill to Strengthen Protections for Pets

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Bill strengthens protections for pets and promotes responsible pet ownership statewide  State Senator Nick Collins last week voted in favor of S.3014, An Act promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety, while serving as a member of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Too often, pet shops obtain animals from substandard breeding facilities commonly … Read more

Massachusetts Legislators Call for Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Community

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Letter Calls on Executive Branch, Congressional Leaders to Take Action Ahead of Feb. 3 Deadline Senator Nick Collins sent a letter co-signed by 68 of his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature urging federal leaders to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian communities living in the United States. The letter was addressed to Department … Read more

Senator Collins Reminds Residents of Options to Lower Tax Bills

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With property tax abatement applications due by February 2, Senator Collins is urging residents to review their assessments and explore available tax relief options. As deadlines for tax relief options approach, Senator Collins wants to remind residents that filing for a property tax abatement is an important tool available to homeowners who believe their property … Read more

Tax Relief Legislation Overwhelmingly Passes Senate

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37–1 Vote to Approve Property Tax Relief for Homeowners, Seniors and Small Businesses  Last week, Massachusetts State Senate voted to make housing more affordable in Massachusetts, approving new tools that give cities and towns the ability to lower the cost of property taxes and put money directly back in residents’ pockets. “Last week my colleagues … Read more

Tax Relief Already Passed by the Legislature

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Relief Measures Already Passed by the Legislature In October 2023, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a comprehensive tax relief package that will provide relief directly to taxpayers. Please see the links for more information on attaining tax credits: Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-senior-circuit-breaker-tax-credit Doubled the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit, which supports seniors facing high … Read more

Sen. Collins Advocates for Keeping Native American Representation on the State Flag

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With the Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission nearing its deadline to forward a final recommendation to the State House by December 15, 2025, Senator Nick Collins, who serves as co-chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, is raising urgent concerns about the process. The Commission, created by the Legislature … Read more

Senator Collins Votes to Support Strengthening the MA National Guard, Military Families & Veterans

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The Massachusetts Senate voted last week in favor of legislation to provide enhanced safety, stability, and educational opportunities for military families. The legislation also positions the Commonwealth for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around its six military bases. An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military-connected families, S.2676 — also … Read more