New Massachusetts Law Helps First Responders Injured In Line Of Duty

HYANNIS – Governor Maura Healey recently signed legislation which ensures that first responders who are seriously injured by an act of violence in the … [Read more...]

County Delegates Asks Governor To Stop Machine Gun Project

HYANNIS – The Speaker of the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates has sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey re-stating the Assembly’s opposition … [Read more...]

Governor Signs Legislation Eliminating PFAS From Firefighter Equipment

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has signed a bill which will phase out the use of PFAS chemicals in protective firefighter gear. The state says for … [Read more...]

Healey Holds Cabinet Meeting On Cape, Visits Ice Cream Trail Stop

HYANNIS – Governor Maura Healey held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Healey said the visit allowed her … [Read more...]

Massachusetts Parentage Act Updated With Support From Cape And Islands Lawmakers

BOSTON – Massachusetts is updating its parentage laws for the first time in 40 years. Governor Maura Healey signed the act which her office says … [Read more...]

Changes Made To State Emergency Shelter Program

BOSTON (AP) — Governor Maura Healey unveiled new restrictions Tuesday on the state's homeless family shelter programs. Beginning August 1st, … [Read more...]

Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House

BOSTON - The State House and Senate recently sent Governor Healey an overhaul of the state’s gun laws. House Bill 4885, or An Act modernizing … [Read more...]

State Officials To Host Public Meetings To Discuss Early Education And Childcare

BOURNE – On Tuesday, July 2, state officials announced a series of regional childcare listening sessions to assist in developing the Early Education … [Read more...]

Healthcare Leaders Gather For Roundtable On Housing

HYANNIS – Governor Maura Healey met with healthcare leaders in Boston last week to discuss the issue of housing. The discussion was twofold: the … [Read more...]

State Officials Launch Citizen Climate Awareness Campaign

BOSTON - State officials recently announced the launch of “Climate Action is for All of Us,” a climate-centered media campaign encouraging civic … [Read more...]



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