Pols & Politics: Get ready for Beacon Hill’s crazy sprint to the end of July

The Massachusetts Legislature’s end-of-session agenda is about to get a bit busier after key House Democrats teased timelines earlier this week for proposals around veterans affairs and healthcare. Lawmakers on Beacon Hill already have a packed plate with only three months of formal lawmaking remain in the 2023-2024 legislative session. Bills covering revenge porn, federal matching funds, gun laws, and wage transparency are all in active negotiations. House Speaker Ron Mariano wants to add a little more to the legislative buffet before formal sessions — where most major policy-making occurs...