In addition to House and Senate negotiators striking a deal to temporarily extend mail-in voting, Gov. The "bullpen" opened this week, enabling first-term House lawmakers to begin working out of the State House. Meanwhile, Senate President Karen Spilka sent a note to staff telling them to be prepared to start working in a hybrid capacity after Labor Day. The Select Board frowns on having it at Milford High School, suggesting the event instead take place at Plains Park. Contributors to the Political Notebook this week include Deputy Director of Multimedia Dan O'Brien and the State House News Service.

Source: MetroXpress July 18, 2021 09:11 UTC