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Posted on July 21, 2025

07/19/2025 Saturday Scoop: New rule breaking– preserving opacity or poor planning?

Good morning, Look… I’m not saying that Speaker Mariano reads the Saturday Scoop… but… Last week, we discussed the potential impacts to….

Posted on July 15, 2025

07/12/2025 Saturday Scoop: Congress targets healthcare– MA leaders should respond

Good morning, Well, with Joint Rules finalized and a budget signed by the Governor, our fearless legislative leaders are finally out of….

Posted on July 07, 2025

07/05/2025 Saturday Scoop: Breaking down the FY2026 budget + new rules in action!

Good morning, Happy long weekend! You know, I’ve heard there’s no better way to celebrate the 249th year of our nation's independence than….

Posted on June 30, 2025

06/28/2025 Saturday Scoop: After years of organizing, we have rules reform!

Well, friend,  You got a sneak peek on Tuesday, but it’s been a busy week. I would describe my general demeanor this week as oscillating….

Posted on June 23, 2025

06/21/2025 Saturday Scoop: 6 months in, seeking synonym for "inaction"

Good evening, I’m pretty tired of writing about legislative inaction.  After almost 6 full months of lawmaking, we’ve made it to a full 6….

Posted on June 09, 2025

06/07/2025 Saturday Scoop: Cannabis law, broker's fees, and the Big Beautiful Bill's MA impact

Good evening,  We're back on the road this weekend for Transparency on Tour, with a fantastic run at New Bedford Pride today and gearing up….

Posted on June 02, 2025

05/31/2025 Special Scoop: Come join us for Transparency on Tour!

Good morning, As we hit the road this summer, our Scoops will likely be a little bit shorter on Beacon Hill goings-on and a bit more focused….

Posted on May 27, 2025

05/24/2025 Saturday Scoop: Senate budget wrapped– what does it tell us about our legislature?

Happy Saturday,  In last week’s Scoop, we talked a lot about the House and Senate’s differences– conflict, pettiness, failures to agree, etc….

Posted on May 24, 2025

Can Massachusetts police aid ICE? A question for the MA legislature

With the marked increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Massachusetts since the start of Trump’s second term,….

Posted on May 20, 2025

05/17/2025 Saturday Scoop: Without finalized joint rules, inaction and infighting

Good morning,  Nearly 5 months into a legislative session that started with promises to be “efficient and transparent,” our fearless….

Posted on May 12, 2025

05/10/2025 Saturday Scoop: Supplemental season - Speaker sneaks in $25 million for Quincy parking garage, etc.

Howdy,  As we careen towards summer, I'm getting more and more excited about launching Transparency on Tour! One of my favorite things about….

Posted on May 06, 2025

05/03/2025 Saturday Scoop: House budget arrives amid historically slow start to legislative session

Happy Saturday, Did you miss us?  I (Scotia) just got back from two weeks mostly off-the-grid, doing my best not to check the news, or think….