David DeCoste, of Norwell, doubted the presence of a quorum. With only around five members in the chamber, the House had to adjourn immediately, according to its rules, to reconvene on Friday morning.

Representative David DeCoste for the second time in two days used a procedural move to delay the legislation, which Wu has said urgently needs state lawmakers’ and the governor’s approval ...

Because the effort by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu requires state legislative approval, Representative David DeCoste, who does not represent any part of Boston, was able to stop the measure from ...

David DeCoste of Norwell used a procedural tactic to end legislative business on both days. At the same time, DeCoste raised concerns with how the plan would impact the economy. State Rep.

Another day, and another reason to resent this edition of the Massachusetts Legislature. Friday morning, a state representative from Norwell employed a tactical delay to block a commercial ...

For the better part of a year, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has been attempting to enact a contentious plan to temporarily increase commercial property tax rates, which she says is necessary to ...

When Representative David DeCoste, a Republican of Norwell who had twice blocked action on the bill through a procedural move, did not show up for a third time, the handful of lawmakers present ...

David DeCoste of Norwell doubted the presence of a quorum. With only around five members in the chamber, the House had to adjourn immediately, according to its rules, to reconvene on Friday morning.