January 2006 Headlines
Health ed bill may spur controversy
As the Legislature prepares for debate next week on a bill mandating a health education course for the state's public schools, supporters, including a South Shore representative, say the issue of sex education is overshadowing other aspects of the proposed curriculum. (By Matt Lynch, 01/28/06)
Some religious leaders still decry finance reforms
Although some local legislators remain in favor of a defeated bill that would have required religious organizations to file their finances with the state, community religious leaders say they are relieved the bill is now dead. (By Jessica Scarpati, 01/26/06)
Pols closer to banning Alcohol Without Liquid
A controversial device that offers a new way to get drunk came one step closer to being banned yesterday after lawmakers advanced making it illegal for any restaurant or bar to own or operate a so-called AWOL machine. (By David Undercoffler, 01/26/06)
Bill would open churches' books
Senators, representatives and members of Voice of the Faithful rallied at the Statehouse yesterday morning for passage of a bill that would require places of worship and religious charities to annually disclose their financial statements. (By Natalia Pelayo, 01/25/06)
Support eroding as debate begins on religious disclosure
Citing concerns over its constitutionality, state Rep. John Scibak, D-South Hadley, says he is now opposed to a bill that would require religious organizations to file annual financial statements with the state attorney general’s office. (By Jim Blidner, 01/25/06)
Romney pumps up local aid
Gov. Mitt Romney pushed to cut income taxes and pump more money into cities and towns during his last State of the State address last night, declaring the state "resilient, robust and strong." (By Natalia Pelayo, 01/19/06)
South Shore lawmakers help defeat church bill; Measure would force financial disclosure
The South Shore's delegation in the House of Representatives has helped defeat a bill that would have forced religious groups to open their finances to public scrutiny. (By Matt Lynch, 01/26/06)
Health ed bill may spur controversy
As the Legislature prepares for debate next week on a bill mandating a health education course for the state's public schools, supporters, including a South Shore representative, say the issue of sex education is overshadowing other aspects of the proposed curriculum. (By Matt Lynch, 01/28/06)