While most people on Beacon Hill are fully focused on the House budget debate, the Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to a bill that supporters say will preserve the affordability of 20,000 apartments across Massachusetts. Two more of former Gov. Paul Cellucci's Superior Court nominees cleared the Governor's Council Wednesday. Senate leaders want to have a law on the books within 21 days allowing victims of violent and sexual crimes to testify at parole hearings. MBA Poll A bill has been filed to authorize the removal of Judge Maria Lopez from office. Supporters believe she was too lenient when punishing an admitted child molester.
Opponents say that the bill threatens judicial independence.
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