Press Releases
MANSFIELD REST AREA REVITALIZATION UNDERWAY, CHAMPIONED BY SEN.FEENEY, CONG. AUCHINCLOSS & MANSFIELD AREA LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
(Boston– 5/12/2025) After years of persistent advocacy by State Senator Paul Feeney, U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss and the entire Mansfield Area Legislative Delegation, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has begun work to revitalize the Mansfield Rest Area after falling into a state of disrepair due to generations of under-investment.
Leading Environmental and Conservation Organizations and Advocates Call for Dedicated Funding for Conservation, Restoration, and Protection of Land, Nature, and Water in Massachusetts
Boston, Mass. – During the Nature for Massachusetts’ campaign launch event on May 8th at the Massachusetts State House, dozens of leading environmental and conservation organizations and advocates spoke in support of comprehensive legislation that would create a permanent source of revenue to fund access to nature, conservation, restoration, and stewardship efforts of land and water in Massachusetts.
SENATOR FEENEY SECURES $925,000 FOR LOCAL EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES
(Boston– 5/8/2025) The Massachusetts Senate today passed a $1.33 billion plan to invest in public education and transportation across the Commonwealth. The Senate’s bill directs funding to expand career and technical education opportunities, bolster construction projects at local schools and college campuses, and support public transit, road and bridge funding for city and town governments.
LEGISLATURE EXTENDS HYBRID PUBLIC MEETING LAW TO 2027, EXPANDING ACCESS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(Boston—3/20/2025) Today, the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation to extend the hybrid public meeting option, allowing cities and towns to offer remote participation through June 2027. The extension applies to public bodies and representative town meetings.
STATE SENATOR PAUL R. FEENEY APPOINTED ASSISTANT VICE- CHAIR, SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, RE-APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
(Boston– (2/26/2025) Senator Paul R. Feeney has been appointed Assistant Vice-Chair of the influential Senate Committee on Ways and Means, and Chair of the Joint Committee on Financial Services for the 194th Legislative Session by Senate President Karen E. Spilka. Feeney’s appointments, in addition to his other committee membership assignments, were ratified by Senate Democrats in a Caucus held on Wednesday.
SENATOR FEENEY VOTES TO PASS RULES PROPOSALS BROADENING PUBLIC ACCESS TO LEGISLATURE’S WORK, DECISION MAKING
Boston (2/19/2025)— On Thursday Senator Feeney voted to approve rules for the 194th General Court that would increase transparency, public accessibility and the availability of legislative materials in “plain English” for ease of access.
SENATOR FEENEY CHAMPIONS LEGISLATION PROTECTING CONSUMERS USING PAYMENT APPS LIKE VENMO AND PAYPAL, SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR HEALEY
Boston (1/2/2025)—Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to the regulation of money transmission by the Division of Banks (H4840), which puts consumer protections in place for Massachusetts residents who use payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp -- while also leveling the regulatory playing field for businesses in the banking and finance industry. Senator Feeney was proud to champion this legislation through its passage in the Senate.