House, Senate override Patricks fire services veto reduction

23 July 2010, 11:53 am

  House 150-0, Senate 37-0, overrode Gov. Patrick's veto reduction of $2.3 million (from $16.8 million to $14.5 million) for fire services. The funds are used for administration of the Department of Fire Services, including the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program, the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations and the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.... Read More »

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