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‘An immediate, obvious impact’: Massachusetts moves to end broker fees for renters

The measure lawmakers sent to Governor Maura Healey this week will require the fee to be charged to whichever party, landlord or tenant, who first works with the broker.

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Mass. to ban forced broker fees ‘in coming days,’ Healey says

The new law, which is in Healey's budget proposal, will allow tenants to move without paying sometimes thousands of dollars for a broker they did not hire. The post Mass. to ban forced broker fees ‘in coming days,

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Gov. Healey says she’s getting rid of broker’s fees for Mass. renters

"From now on, whoever hired the broker is on the hook for the fee, because it should be that simple," Healey announced.

Massachusetts passes first on-time budget in nearly a decade, includes fare-free transit and end to broker fees

The proposal represents a deal between House and Senate leaders that slashed hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from ...

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What is — and isn't — in the new Massachusetts state budget deal

The $61 million spending deal includes new limits on broker's fees and requires Massachusetts' regional transit authorities to run fare-free buses. However, other proposals — like taxing candy and ...

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Massachusetts advocates fear Trump’s bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare’s model state

Trump and Republican supporters in Congress say the changes are necessary to root out what they call fraud, waste and abuse.

Massachusetts’ rural school districts are in a ‘death spiral.’ They have a plan to stop it

Bills now before the Massachusetts Legislature look to level the playing field for the state's rural school districts, which ...

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Massachusetts State House closed for repairs - MSN

BOSTON (WWLP) – The centerpiece of Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House, is nearing the end of a four-day full power shutdown. This closure was scheduled and will be used to repair damage ...

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Dog lobbies for pet protections at Massachusetts State House

Lobbyists working the hallways of the State House aren't usually so cute, but Marlena, a 7-year-old pit bull terrier mix, was ...

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Northeast and Canadian leaders gather for summit at Mass. State House

With trade war threats looming, governors from the Northeast and eastern Canadian premiers gathered Monday at the Massachusetts State House to shore up relations, asserting their economies and ...

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Western Massachusetts lawmakers lead charge for youth behavioral health bills

The State House’s Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery held its first hearing of the legislative ...

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On eve of shelter evictions, protest outside Mass. State House - WCVB Channel 5

BOSTON — Protesters gathered outside the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, one day before dozens of families will be required to exit one of the state's temporary shelter sites.

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MA legislative roundup: What bills passed and what fell short - Worcester Telegram

The House added almost $2 billion to the measure, including $1 billion to expand the service area of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to encourage building new dwelling units.

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Massachusetts House, Senate negotiators reach agreement on $61 billion state budget

The Massachusetts Legislative committee responsible for working out the kinks between the House and Senate budget proposals ...

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