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Crighton Bill On Substance Use Advances
On Thursday, Massachusetts Legislature passed House Bill 5143 in an effort to combat the opioid crisis and support individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). According to the Department of Public Health, in 2023, there were 2,125 opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts. This was a 10% decrease from the record-high 2,357 opioid-related deaths that occurred in 2022.
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Workforce Development Works For Crighton
The state Senate unanimously passed a comprehensive bill to support workforce development and make investments in life sciences, climate technology, and small businesses. According to a press release from the office of state Sen. Brendan Crighton, the Senate authorized $2.86 billion in bonds in An act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership, or Bill S.2856.
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Senate Passes Crighton Bill To Protect Electric-Ratepayers
The state Senate has passed a bill that would ban third-party residential electric suppliers as part of a consumer-protection package. Bill S.2738, “An act relative to electric-ratepayer protections,” was sponsored by 3rd Essex District Sen. Brendan Crighton, along with Middlesex and Suffolk District Sen. Sal DiDomenico and Norfolk and Plymouth District Sen. John Keenan. According
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Senator Crighton And District Attorney Paul Tucker Team Up On Gun Safety Amendment
Sen. Brendan Crighton and Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker worked closely together to get the SAFER Act passed in the state senate late last month that, hopefully, streamlines the process of disseminating information on firearms license applicants from the state to local authorities. The measure passed the senate by a 37-3- vote in late
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Crighton Bill A Slam Dunk With Celtics
The Boston Celtics are supporting a bill sponsored by state Sen. Brendan Crighton that would raise the age of adult criminal sentencing in Massachusetts from 18 to 20. Legislators met with the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, and the Committee for Public Counsel Services this week to discuss the Raise the Age
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Nicholson, Crighton Push MBTA To Jumpstart Electric Rail Project
Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson and state Sen. Brendan Crighton spoke to the MBTA Board of Directors Thursday to advocate for increased efforts from the agency to electrify commuter-rail service in the Environmental Justice Corridor. “I’m here again to say we need to pick up the pace,” Crighton, who serves as chair of the Joint Committee
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Crighton Legislation To Ensure In-State Tuition Regardless Of Immigration Status
A bill filed by state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) to ensure in-state tuition regardless of immigration status has been included in the Senate’s budget proposal. The bill, which was also filed by state Sen. Liz Miranda (D-Boston), requires students to have attended at least three years of a Massachusetts high school or obtained a GED
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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