Economic development, public health bills on the move

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee over the holiday weekend were advancing land bills affecting Revere, South Boston and Chicopee as well as a major economic development bill and legislation dealing with older adults, regional public health and simulcasting. In addition to its funding provisions, including $500 million for the MassWorks infrastructure program, the economic development bill (H 4413) includes a rider creating a commission to study all aspects of fantasy contests, inclu

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee over the holiday weekend were advancing land bills affecting Revere, South Boston and Chicopee as well as a major economic development bill and legislation dealing with older adults, regional public health and simulcasting. In addition to its funding provisions, including $500 million for the MassWorks infrastructure program, the economic development bill (H 4413) includes a rider creating a commission to study all aspects of fantasy contests, inclu…