Healey Wants to Permanently Change Mass. Bar Hours to Fix ‘Boring’ Reputation
Governor Maura Healey aims to make extended 3 a.m. Massachusetts bar hours permanent and bring back happy hour drink specials to boost state nightlife vibrancy.
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Why Governor Healey Suddenly Wants to Bring Back Happy Hour to Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey supports reviving Massachusetts happy hour laws to boost nightlife vibrancy and stop the young adult exodus, sparking a fierce debate over the state's 1984 drink ban.
Happy Hour in MA? You Could Drink to That Soon
Massachusetts lawmakers have approved an amendment to reinstate happy hour after a 40-year ban, pending further legislative approval.
Massachusetts Governor Baker: Reviving Happy Hour ‘Not a Good Idea’
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker threatened to veto legislation that would revive Happy Hour discounted drinks.
SouthCoast Bar Staff, Patrons Want to See a Return of ‘Happy Hour’
There's a push in the Massachusetts legislature for a return of 'Happy Hour,' and local bar staff, owners and patrons say they would welcome it.