QUESTION 3: Yes on 3 campaign declares victory, says Massachusetts "becomes first in U.S. history to successfully defend transgender rights by popular vote." #mapoli
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- On a vote of 159-41, the Mass. Legislature just advanced to the 2022 ballot a constitutional amendment moving away from a flat income tax rate and introducing a 4 percent surtax on household income above $1 million. #mapoli
- NEW: Gov. Healey says Trooper Proctor's "terrible" behavior in Read case "does harm ... to the dignity and the integrity of the work of men and women across the State Police and law enforcement. So as a former attorney general and as governor, I am disgusted by that." #mapoli
- Donna Brazile tells CNN: "This is a cautionary tale to everybody. Hello, goodbye, that's it. Stop emailing. Pick up the phone."
- Mass. House votes 155-1 to pass bill authorizing mail-in voting options and expanded early voting for this year's elections. Session ran for more than eight hours with reps largely participating remotely. #mapoli
- VOTING BILL SIGNED: Gov. Baker has signed the mail-in and early voting bill, according to Secretary of State Galvin, who says it represents a "plan for everyone to be able to vote safely this fall." #mapoli
- In reversal, Baker administration cancels plans to send National Guard flight crew and chopper to Southwest border. A Gov. Baker spokeswoman said the decision was made "because the federal government’s current actions are resulting in the inhumane treatment of children.” #mapoli
- THEY HAVE THE VOTES: Senate approves bill making undocumented immigrants eligible for state-issued driver's licenses. The 32-8 Senate vote, like the 120-36 House vote in February, would be enough to override any potential veto from Gov. Charlie Baker. #mapoli
- UMass Amherst defeats St. Cloud State 5-0 to win NCAA hockey championship. 🏒 🎉
- FREE CALLS: In budget intro, Rep. Michlewitz touts plan to make phone calls free for incarcerated persons and their loved ones, "which would make Massachusetts only the second state in the country to pass this milestone reform and eliminate this antiquated system." #mapoli
- IRONY: Gov. Baker's signing of civics education/media literacy bill Thursday was top-secret, invite-only event and media was not on invite list. #mapoli
- Gov. Baker signs bill banning conversion therapy to change gender identity and sexual orientation of minors. #mapoli