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Senator Tarr’s Statement on the Resignation of Early Education and Care Commissioner Sherri Killins (in North Reading Patch)

Today Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) released the following statement regarding the resignation of Commissioner Killins:

Politics

Fighting for Transparency (in North Reading Patch)

Today Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr released the following press release regarding the passage of the Legislature’s Joint Rules:

Government

Senator Tarr’s Statement on Commonwealth’s Slow-Moving Progress to Comply with the Federal REAL ID Act (in North Reading Patch)

Senator Bruce Tarr released a statement this morning regarding a letter sent to Governor Patrick seeking to know the progress of Massachusetts becoming compliant to the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.

Senator Tarr’s Statement on IG Welfare Report Revealing the Loss of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars

Senator Tarr's statement regarding more public dollars being wasted through Massachuetts' welfare system.

Senate GOP Caucus Files Additional Joint Rules for 188th General Court (in Hamilton-Wenham Patch)

The Massachusetts Senate Republican Caucus has filed several joint rule changes in anticipation of tomorrow's debate. Posted are some of those rules.

Government

Senate GOP Caucus Successful in Transparency Rule

Senate GOP Caucus successful in getting a rule passed while in session that would require all roll call votes posted to the General Court website with 48 hours.

Government

Senate GOP Caucus Files Additional Senate Session Rules for 188th General Court

Today the Massachusetts Senate Republican Caucus offered a package of rule changes to the way the Senate handles legislative matters during formal and informal sessions.

Living

Celebrating Agriculture at the Topsfield Parade

Celebrating agriculture at the Topsfield Fair and Parade.

Health

Staying Safe from Mosquitoes (in Hamilton-Wenham Patch)

Reminding everyone to stay safe during the mosquito season.

Government

Tarr Leads Coalition of Legislators Urging Appeal for U.S. District Court Decision

Senator Bruce Tarr and 49 other legislators urge the Department of Corrections to appeal the U.S. District Court decision mandating DOC to provide sex-reassignment surgery to a convicted killer.