Legislature downshifts into holiday mode after short burst of activity

Legislature downshifts into holiday mode after short burst of activity

IT’LL BE A FEW more weeks until the icicle lights go up, but the holiday season has already begun atop Beacon Hill.  Lawmakers on Wednesday concluded their final formal sessions for the year, kicking off a break of six weeks or longer. The House and Senate will continue to meet twice per week in that span, though those gatherings will be lightly attended informal sessions where only minor, uncontroversial business can be considered.  All of the …