In a surprising turn of events, the Massachusetts Senate announced a new amendment Thursday that would end the 40-year ban on happy hours. State Sen. Julian Cyr proposed an amendment to a $2.8 billion economic development bill to legalize the discounted drink practice, a measure he also pushed with a bill last year that was previously approved in 2022. “It’s really crucial that we consider the significant economic boost to the nearly 19,000 restaurants and cafes we have in this Commonwealth, which feed, employ, and foster a sense of community across the state,” Cyr told lawmakers Thursday. The…