ORLEANS - The in-state primary on September 3 is approaching, and several Cape Cod towns are preparing to host early voting. Seats appearing on the … [Read more...]
Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House
July 22, 2024
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...]
Environmental Group Praises Passing of Climate Bill
April 18, 2022
HYANNIS – An environmental group praised the recent approval of a climate bill in the Massachusetts State Senate. State director for Environment … [Read more...]
State Senate Passes Bills Promoting Women’s Health Care
March 7, 2022
HYANNIS – The Massachusetts State Senate recently passed a pair of bills increasing health care access for women and expecting and postpartum mothers … [Read more...]
VOTES Act Seeks to Overhaul State Electoral System
December 15, 2021
HYANNIS – Voting rights organizations are pushing for the approval of a new bill that would assure and expand rights for voters across the … [Read more...]
Beacon Hill Bill Would Provide Mental Health Specialists On Police Patrols
November 29, 2021
BARNSTABLE – A bill sponsored by Second Barnstable State Representative Kip Diggs (D) and Seventh Essex State Representative Paul Tucker (D) would … [Read more...]
Redistricting Changes Cape & Islands State Senate Seat
October 31, 2021
HYANNIS – The Massachusetts Senate and Massachusetts House recently passed S.2560 “An Act establishing senatorial districts,” legislation … [Read more...]
Steamship Authority Bill Would Modify Decision Making Rules
August 2, 2021
HYANNIS – A bill is currently awaiting action by the Transportation Committee that would make changes to the Steamship Authority’s decision-making … [Read more...]
Cape Cod Towns Getting Infrastructure Funding
June 28, 2021
WEST BARNSTABLE – The Chapter 90 Bond Bill recently passed through the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a unanimous vote and includes money … [Read more...]
State Senate Votes To Lower Unemployment Fund Contributions
May 24, 2021
BOSTON - The State Senate has approved a bill that won’t keep employers on the hook for unforeseen spikes in their mandatory contributions to the … [Read more...]
