This story has been corrected regarding the cost for renovating technology at the lawmakers’ desks. Reporter Bob Mercer ...

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

At brainstorming retreat, revamping public comment drew support. Also discussed were better family engagement.

On Wednesday, a House Government Committee meeting was set to focus on the Department of Child Safety, but that critical meeting on potential change abruptly ended.

Fall River Public School Committee meetings and Somerset town meetings typically hit the 3- or 4-hour mark when it comes to their duration. Members worry that longer meetings equate to reduced public ...