“This amendment would have ensured at least 30 minutes of time for the consideration of new matters pending before the Senate,” said Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, one of only two Democrats to vote for the amendment.

“This amendment would have ensured at least 30 minutes of time for the consideration of new matters pending before the Senate,” said Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham), one of only two Democrats to vote for the amendment. “Especially considering the magnitude of some of the legislation that comes to the floor, 30 minutes seemed like a reasonable amount of time to review the content.”

A proposal from state Sen. Becca Rausch, embedded into a broader abortion access bill from the Needham Democrat, would nix the parental consent and judicial bypass requirements altogether — should it advance amid a flurry of other pending reproductive equity and maternal health care legislation filed this session.

Pushed into action by a Supreme Court ruling that overturned 50 years of legal precedent in the United States, the Legislature on Tuesday sent to Gov. Charlie Baker the second major abortion rights bill in less than two years, seeking to shield providers from legal actions brought by other states and expanding and clarifying a woman's right to an abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Needham residents and city officials arrived at Hersey Station on Monday afternoon, July 11, for dedication of the Private First Class David “Damon” Borrelli Memorial Bridge. Senators Mike Rush and Becca Rausch gave heartfelt sentiments as well, expressing intense gratitude for Private First Class Borrelli’s sacrifice. Rausch connected her Jewish faith to Borrelli’s service and shared just how important his everlasting valor is.

Senators voted unanimously Thursday on a sweeping reform bill aimed at aiding child care and early education providers, fortifying the pipeline of workers entering that field, and helping more families access a costly service vital to their economic success.

"If you are a Massachusetts resident and you have abortion care or any other reproductive care your appointment stands."

“If we are meaningfully going to combat systemic racism we need to pass this bill today.”

“I have seen so much innovation and persistence from these local leaders. I am excited to give our communities’ businesses a seat at the table to inform my work on Beacon Hill and meet the diverse needs of our local economy."

Not only will having more tested and insured drivers “make the roads safer for everybody,” giving more people the option to use private rather than public transportation is an important asset in the fight against a pandemic entering its third year.