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Crighton Honored With Champion Of Children And Families Award
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) was presented with Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth’s inaugural Champion of Children and Families award, honoring him for his legislative work and for his work supporting students across the Commonwealth. Crighton has filed numerous bills that could benefit youth across the Commonwealth, MPY said in a statement announcing the award. “Senator
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Crighton Visits Belmonte Steam Academy To Announce Art Contest Winner
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) announced on Friday the winner of the holiday-card competition among the town’s third graders. “For this age — the third graders — it’s a great way for them to express themselves, in particular around the holiday season, whether it’s messages of hope or joy or family or community or peace,”
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Crighton Secures $3M For Lynnfield Projects
A more than $11 billion transportation infrastructure and climate bond bill passed by the State Legislature early Monday provides $3 million in funding for transportation projects in the town, though officials cautioned that changes will take time to materialize. The funding would be split between two projects, with $2 million going toward the Summer Street
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Crighton: Gas Tax Repeal Has No Value
Sen. Brendan Crighton said he does not support a statewide gas tax suspension, despite rising gas prices and a call from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Wednesday that Congress suspend the tax for three months. Crighton said suspending the tax on a state level will not lower gas prices, which sit at just under
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State Sen. Crighton Secures Funding For Local Beaches In New Budget
The body version of the state’s new budget that was passed last week includes a significant increase in funding to support the region’s local beaches, thanks to an amendment by State Sen. Brendan Crighton. Included are $50,000 for the cleanup of Pilayella algae on King’s Beach and Long Beach, and $55,000 for the maintenance of
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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