Massachusetts abortions, economy investments, crumbling foundations, and rideshares discussed this week

BOSTON (WWLP) – This week on Beacon Hill state lawmakers worked several late nights to deliver on priority bills before the end of the session.

On Monday, Governor Healey signed an executive order protecting access to emergency abortions in Massachusetts.

Late Thursday night, the House of Representatives passed a wide-reaching economic bond bill that mirrors Governor Healey’s plan to revitalize the Commonwealth. This bill features major investments in life sciences initiatives, live theater tax credits, investments in climate technology, and more.

The Senate passed their version of the housing bond bill which includes an amendment that would create a relief fund for homeowners for those who are dealing with extremely expensive crumbling foundations. This version of the bill, now moving to the conference committee to iron out differences between the House and Senate drafts including this crumbling concrete amendment.

Also on Thursday, Uber and Lyft reached a settlement with Attorney General Andrea Campbell which will force them to give their drivers higher wages and better benefits.

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