Legislation proposed for “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phone use in Massachusetts schools

BOSTON – A ban on cell phones in schools from opening to closing bell could soon be coming to Massachusetts. Attorney General Andrea Campbell … [Read more...]

Cape And Islands Lawmakers Looking Forward To Their Committee Assignments

HYANNIS – State lawmakers representing Cape Cod and the Islands are announcing their committee assignments for the 2025-2026 legislative session. … [Read more...]

Cyr Points Out Ramifications Of Trump’s Executive Actions

HYANNIS – State Senator Julian Cyr says the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidential administration have been “jarring”.  In a … [Read more...]

Cyr-Sponsored Bill Helps Insurance Coverage For Kids With Down Syndrome

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate has passed An Act Relative To Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy, which was presented by Cape Cod & Islands … [Read more...]

More Money Awarded To Herring River Estuary Restoration Project

WELLFLEET – The state is announcing a new round of grant funding to support the Herring River Estuary Restoration on the Outer Cape. The … [Read more...]

New State Housing Law Celebrated At Cape Cod Summit

HYANNIS – The third annual Housing to Protect Cape Cod Summit was held last week at the Emerald Resort in Hyannis with a focus on Governor Maura … [Read more...]

Legislators Call For National Search Of Next Steamship Authority GM

HYANNIS – A group of Cape Cod legislators are reacting to the announcement of a management change at the Steamship Authority. Robert Davis, who … [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...]

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...]

VIDEO: Democrat Julian Cyr on Re-Election for Cape and Islands State Senate Seat

https://youtu.be/ewWAoFiTfCs Incumbent Julian Cyr discusses his campaign for the Cape and Islands State Senate seat. The Democrat from Truro faces … [Read more...]



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