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...]
Moran Appointed to 3 Senate Committees
June 10, 2020
BOSTON- Newly elected Plymouth Barnstable State Senator Susan Moran has been appointed to three committees. Senate President Karen Spilka has … [Read more...]
State Senate Unveils Mental Health Care Reform Bill
February 10, 2020
HYANNIS – The Massachusetts State Senate has unveiled “An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health” (Mental Health ABC Act) which aims to … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Holtec Updating Permit to Potentially Allow Wastewater Discharge
State Rideshare Law Amended to Aid Regional Airports
Cape Cod Healthcare to Host Meeting on Community Benefits
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 79
UK Royals Traveling to Boston with Eye on Environment Prize
Sunday Journal – Child and Family Service’s Christmas Wishes
Sunday Journal – Turtle Stranding Season Begins with New England Aquarium’s Adam Kennedy
State Officials Highlight Collaboration at Opioid Roundtable
Arts Foundation Selects Local Artists for Capacity-Building Grant
States Settle with Google, iHeartMedia Over Misleading Ads
Environmental Advocate Hopeful Post-November Election
Cape Light Compact Announces New Rates
UPDATE: 4 of 5 Stranded Whales Euthanized Despite Rescue Attempts
