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...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Attorney General Campbell secures millions for statewide opioid recovery
Cape Cod downgraded to a state of mild drought
Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage cleaning up ponds for nearly a decade
Lower Cape town hosting civic education program
Questions remain after Fall River assisted living facility fire kills 9, sends 30 to hospital- Governor Healey voices support for school cell phone ban bill
Dennis officials celebrate calmer Fourth of July conditions at beaches
Harwich Town Band recognized for 50 years of entertainment
Nantucket announces settlement in connection to last summer’s Vineyard Wind debris incident
Grants awarded for Mid-Cape, Outer Cape PFAS projects
West Nile confirmed in Barnstable
Cape septic test center gets $3M to research “reinvented toilets”
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