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State lawmakers say they’re already looking at how Massachusetts’ ban may need to be updated to comply with the decision.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 23-27. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. THE “PROTECT ACT” (H 5305) — The House, ...

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The measure was for a home rule petition for the state legislature. The petition asked lawmakers to pass special legislation allowing 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote in town elections. The ...