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Crighton Drives License Bill Past Baker Veto
A bill allowing immigrants without legal status in Massachusetts to apply for their standard driver’s license became law Thursday after the State Senate overrode Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of the measure. The House of Representatives overrode the same veto a day earlier. Baker had vetoed the bill out of concern that it might be used
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Crighton-Sponsored Immigrant-License Bill Passes In Senate
The Massachusetts Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Thursday that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. The bill, dubbed the Work and Family Mobility Act, was approved with a 32-8 vote, which ensures a veto-proof majority. Filed by state Sens. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) and Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), the bill would allow residents who lack federal
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Sen. Crighton, Lynn Council Push For Rail Electrification
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) and Lynn officials are pushing for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to speed up its commuter rail electrification efforts. The Massachusetts Senate adopted an amendment to its climate policy bill on April 14, which was filed by Crighton, co-chair of the Transportation Committee, and would require the MBTA to
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Crighton Calls MBTA Plan ‘Disappointing’
When Senator Brendan Crighton, (D-Lynn) found out that electrification of the Newburyport/Rockport Line of the Commuter Rail was not included in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s five-year capital investment plan, he said he was disappointed and frustrated at the decision. “It’s a no-brainer. I don’t know anyone who would be opposed to this,” Crighton said.
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Sen. Crighton Touts Women’s Health Care Bills
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) announced Monday that the Senate voted unanimously (40-0) to approve two pieces of legislation that would expand health care access for women in Massachusetts. The two bills were passed on March 3 and have been referred to the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. “Access to
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Senator Crighton To Chair Joint Committee On Transportation
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) has been appointed as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation, serving alongside state Rep. William Straus, who is the House Chair of the Committee. Crighton said he looks forward to working with his colleagues in the legislature, local officials and community partners to “build a 21st-century transportation
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Crighton: Sign Language A Barrier To Beach Safety
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) held a hearing over Zoom Wednesday morning, with members of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) and the nonprofit organization, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, to discuss improving language accessibility for beachgoers who are multilingual or non-English speakers. Crighton, who serves as the co-chair of the commission, said one of the
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Crighton’s Holiday Card To Feature Art From A Swampscott Third-Grader
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) announced on Wednesday the winner of the holiday-card competition among the town’s third-graders. “This process allows me to connect with the students throughout my district in such a positive way and showcases their artistic abilities,” said Crighton. “Every year it is so difficult to choose from all of the amazing
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Ehrlich, Crighton Inaugurate New Era For King’s Beach Cleanup
State Sen. Brendan P. Crighton and state Rep. Lori A. Ehrlich proved they understand their Lynn and Swampscott constituents’ need by ensuring $5.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money will help pay for work to start eliminating sewage and stormwater discharges onto King’s Beach. “It is a good start,” said Ehrlich. Ehrlich’s successful
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Swampscott Housing Authority Shows Crighton Around
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) joined members of the Swampscott Housing Authority on Monday morning to meet with residents to hear about updates and improvements needed in the units. The Housing Authority has 121 residents, with 84 of those being elderly and the rest families. Executive Director of the Housing Authority Irma Chez said the