HYANNIS - The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision on Tuesday applied new guidance from the Bruen decision, which declared that citizens have … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Strikes Down 67-Year-Old Switchblade Ban, Cites Landmark Supreme Court Gun Decision
August 29, 2024
Seasonal Communities Designation Signed into Law with $5B Affordable Homes Act
August 7, 2024
HYANNIS - The seasonal communities designation championed by local lawmakers has been signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey among other measures in the … [Read more...]
State Looks to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Gear by 2027
August 6, 2024
BARNSTABLE -Massachusetts is looking to rid itself of PFAS in firefighting equipment with a new bill headed to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk. State … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Bill Would Require Businesses to Disclose Salary Range When Posting a Job
July 26, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts businesses with 25 or more employees would be required to disclose a salary range when posting a job under a bill approved … [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...]
Massachusetts House Approves Bill to Boost Renewable Energy Efforts
July 19, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday approved a bill that would help boost the state’s reliance on renewable energy, in part by … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Compromise Deal on Gun Bill
July 18, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House and Senate negotiators have released a compromise version of a sweeping gun bill that supporters say builds on the … [Read more...]
State House Files Privacy Bill for Reproductive Care
July 12, 2024
HYANNIS - The State House has passed legislation boosting privacy protections for data related to healthcare. It bans the sale of cell phone data … [Read more...]
State House Passes HERO Act In Support Of Veterans
May 27, 2024
The State House of Representatives recently passed the HERO Act, legislation supporting Cape Veterans and their families by establishing new medical, … [Read more...]
House Passes Legislation Expanding Definition of Abuse
January 11, 2024
HYANNIS - The state House of Representatives passed legislation to strengthen rules against domestic abuse and image-based sexual abuse. The act would … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Flights from Hyannis to Philadelphia and Chicago debut on Friday
New opioid settlement to benefit Massachusetts cities and towns
Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend’s death
Cape Cod Chamber achieves national accreditation
LISTEN: Cape doctor says new Alzheimer’s drug approved in Europe has already been a gamechanger
JFK Museum to host Juneteenth celebration including a historical presentation and reenactment
Barnstable County Fair concert schedule includes country star Jerrod Niemann, CCR and ABBA cover bands
Steamship Authority signs contracts in time for summer
Extensive outreach this summer for climate action plan in Eastham
Vehicle access in Chatham’s North Beach remains limited to protect shorebirds
Downtown Hyannis will improve storefronts thanks to annual state grant
New traffic light and possible exit, changes coming to Upper Cape Tech after police traffic incident
Pilgrim Nuclear Station wastewater appeal wrapped for now
