BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to dramatically strengthen the power of city and town leaders to change health insurance plans for municipal employees over the objections of unions.

The 111-42 vote late Tuesday came after House leaders agreed to modify their original plan in the hopes of heading off labor opposition.

The modified plan would add a 30-day negotiating window between city and town leaders and unions to work out disagreements.

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