News · Politics For Subscribers Massachusetts Senate Passes Measure That Would Raise Your Grocery Bill Massachusetts Senate passes a $3.6 billion environmental measure that includes new bag fees and policies that would raise costs for grocery shoppers. By CommonWealth Beacon April 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Updated April 16, 2026 4:00 PM · 4 min read read Advertisement Photo by Ninthgrid / Unsplash Massachusetts Senate passes a $3.6 billion environmental measure that includes new bag fees and policies that would raise costs for grocery shoppers. Advertisement