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
Sunday Journal – Towns Weighing Single-Use Plastic Bans with Madhavi Venkatesan
Sunday Journal – Cape Symphony Headed Down Under for Passport Concert Series
Sunday Journal – Uptick in Tickborne Illness with Local Expert Larry Dapsis
Barnstable to Review More Concepts for Sandy Neck Beach Project
Cape Cod & Islands Getting $1 Million in Tourism Grants
Veterans Group Opens New Pantry in Wareham
Reservations Open For 2023 White Shark Expeditions
Big Blue Conference to Highlight Coastal Economy
Tick-Borne Virus Strain on the Increase Locally
Superior Court Rules In Favor Of AG’s Office In Grubhub Case
Local Experts Weigh in on Biden Climate Plan- Mass. State Vets Secretary Visits Local Outreach Center
EPA Analysis Shows Statewide Increase Of Toxic Chemicals, PFAS Released in 2021
