• Massachusetts Senate February 15, 2024 10:27 am

    Mass. Senate to adjust staff compensation, expand career ladder

    The state Senate unveiled new employee salary ranges, an expanded career ladder, and additional employee perks Wednesday in an effort to better recruit and retain staff members. Senate Democrats and Republicans reviewed the proposed plan in a closed-door joint caucus at the State House on Wednesday before emailing details of the new plan to chiefs of staff across the East…

  • Massachusetts Senate February 9, 2023 4:56 pm

    Mass. Senate Votes 32-6 To Lift Term Limit On Its Presidency

    Senators voted Thursday to eliminate the eight-year term limit on their chamber’s top post, clearing the way for Senate President Karen Spilka or any of her successors to serve in that role indefinitely. The Senate voted 32-6 in favor of a rules amendment offered by Sen. Michael Rodrigues, a top Spilka deputy whom she has repeatedly appointed to the...

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