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Today on Beacon Hill

8:15am Net Zero Massachusetts: Legislation and Energy Sources for Achieving 2050 Climate Goals hosted by SHNS, MCLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston

9:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

2:00pm Department of Public Utilities Hearing, Via Zoom

Birthdays: State Senator Michael Brady

Must-Reads

With state coffers overflowing, Senate leader joins Baker in calling for tax relief package » Boston Globe

Asserting that fetuses have rights, draft opinion could lead to abortion ban even in states like Mass., experts warn » Boston Globe

What finally put undocumented immigrant driver’s license bill in play? » Commonwealth Magazine

On ‘millionaires tax’ ballot question, Mass. high court weighs just how well voters speak legalese » Boston Globe

Auditor candidate Chris Dempsey accuses rival Sen. Diana DiZoglio of a ‘falsehood born of willful ignorance’ » MassLive

For GOP candidates, no news apparently good news » Commonwealth Magazine

NH & ME: In 2 key New England races, the candidates disagree over abortion — and the outcomes could have a major impact » Boston Globe

RI: R.I. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Reproductive Privacy Act » Boston Globe

CT: Connecticut bill making it easier for felons to get professional licenses heads to governor. And why one senator voted against it. » Hartford Courant

NY: See how New York's pot dispensary timeline is measuring up » Albany Times Union

TX: What the End of Roe v. Wade Would Mean for Texas’ Past, Current and Future Abortion Laws » Governing

Where The GOP Could Make Or Break Its Chances In 10 Key Governors' Races » FiveThirtyEight

U.S. plastics recycling rate slumps below 6 percent, analysis finds » Washington Post

Antonio Delgado’s New Job Spells Trouble for House Democrats » Vanity Fair

How Abortion Might Motivate or Persuade Voters in the Midterms » Sabato's Crystal Ball

Starbucks’ Stunning Admission About Its Union Busting » The Lever

An Overview: The Work and Family Mobility Act

Starting at 11:00 AM today, the Massachusetts State Senate will be debating an important bill for thousands in the Commonwealth, the Work and Family Mobility Act, SB2851. The bill, previously passed in the House (as HB4470) will allow for undocumented immigrants living in Massachusetts with a Real ID (valid or expired) to apply for a driver’s license in Massachusetts. While the license would still differ from a typical driver’s license and primarily provide certain protections for undocumented immigrants in the state, the legislation is a hot button issue. Many Democrats favor the bill’s passage, while many Republicans in Massachusetts are vehemently opposed. Our legislative data helps detail the journey of the Work and Family Mobility Act to this point, and forecasts how it could change through today’s Senate debate. Click to see more: https://blog.instatrac.com/blog/an-overview-the-work-and-family-mobility-act

"Inflation isn't going away. It's not transitory. It's for real. And people are paying it everywhere. They're paying it in food costs. They're paying it in gas costs. They're paying it in rent. They're paying it in property taxes as the value of their home goes up. And I think this is a time when we should give a piece of the benefit that's being accrued here by the work of the people of Massachusetts back to them, because we can afford it,"
Governor Charlie Baker
Massachusetts reported collecting over $2 billion more than projected in tax revenues in April. Baker and Senate President Spilka both want to pursue a tax relief package for residents before the end of the session. .