New law addresses widening funding gap for reimbursements to acute care hospitals and community health centers for vulnerable populations.
Landmark data privacy legislation is poised to lead the nation in consumer protections by limiting the collection and sale of personal data.
Massachusetts Senate passes 3 bills to increase safety and lower costs for residents.
The city previously co-ran its veterans services with two other nearby communities.
The city will use the money for roadway improvement projects.
A fund is used to help elderly and disabled residents with property taxes.
Three spots on the committee are up for reelection this year.
The blue envelope program fosters safer interactions between police and people with autism spectrum disorder.
With unanimous, bipartisan support, the Senate removes out-of-date and offensive terminology and statutes from Massachusetts law.
The city says that a tax override is needed to fund many operations in the upcoming year.
The legislation simplifies the process and brings Massachusetts up to date with the other 49 states and international best practices.
Mass. Legislature passes the Shield Act 2.0 to fortify protections for those seeking and providing reproductive and gender-affirming care.
Legislature passes $1.2 billion bond bill to improve roads, bridges, intersections, and more.
Senate passes bill to improve student learning and academic achievement, boost mental health, and foster healthier learning environments.
Senate passes legislation to protect consumers and keep people from being pushed into financial ruin if they are sued for financial debt.
Senate members of Joint Committee on Education vote in favor of restricting cell phones in schools after a unanimous, bipartisan vote.
Massachusetts Senate passes Shield Act 2.0 with bipartisan support.
Legislature's new rules for 2025-2026 make lawmaking more transparent, efficient, and accessible to the public.
Massachusetts Legislature passes $61 billion state budget.
Legislature passes $1.4 billion for public education and transportation projects in Melrose and across the state with Fair Share revenue.
The State Rep. will soon be holding a scheduled office hours session.
The budget features cuts to may of the city's operations.
For his work passing the Educator Diversity Act, State Senator Jason Lewis presented with inaugural Legacy Award from Latinos for Education.
Senator Lewis nominates Margie Labedz for recognition at the state's first-ever Military Appreciation Day.
The virtual Town Hall meeting will be held on Monday, June 23 from 7-8PM. Bring your questions for Senator Jason Lewis.
What You Need to Know About Recent Changes
Senate's $61.4 billion fiscally responsible budget proposal invests in education, municipal support, healthcare, housing, transit, and more.
With support from Senator Jason Lewis, Lead Sponsor of the Fair Share Amendment, Massachusetts Senate Invests Surplus Fair Share Dollars
The Climate Leader Communities have demonstrated great efforts to lower local air pollution and manage energy costs.
Candidates gather signatures of support from residents with nomination papers.
Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announce Firefighter Safety Grant for the Melrose Fire Department
The existing contract was set to expire this summer.
Mayor Jen Grigoraitis spoke about how the city works to fund artistic initiatives with a limited budget.
The previous collective bargaining contract expired on June 30, 2024.
Kate Lipper-Garabedian is offering part-time and full-time summer internship opportunities.
The Financial Task Force is co-chaired by Chief Financial Officer Kerri Golden and the school district’s Business Manager Ken Kelley.
The city's Municipal Election will be held in November.
The Mayor announced openings on eight different government entities.
Senator Lewis continues leadership role in Education Committee & continues to serve as a member of the Senate President's leadership team.