Many legislators, elected officials and judges in Massachusetts are now in line for much bigger paychecks. That’s after the legislature last week overrode Governor Charlie Baker’s veto of a pay raise bill. It’s estimated to cost the state an extra $18 million each year.
For more, we checked in with reporter Matt Murphy of the State House News Service, as we do most Mondays. He said the bill took effect immediately, so state officials should see the extra money very soon.
Also this week, House Democrats will meet to discuss how they might respond to recent actions by the Trump Administration. Last week, the state senate took up a resolution to oppose President Trump’s executive action on immigration and refugees.
Click the audio player above to hear Henry Epp’s conversation with Matt Murphy about the week ahead on Beacon Hill.