BOSTON - The Massachusetts House of Representatives this past week unanimously voted in support of a bill requiring in-state hospitality workers to … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Strikes Down 67-Year-Old Switchblade Ban, Cites Landmark Supreme Court Gun Decision
August 29, 2024
HYANNIS - The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision on Tuesday applied new guidance from the Bruen decision, which declared that citizens have … [Read more...]
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...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
MLK Day snowstorm impacted Cape and Vineyard with downed tree limbs & power outages
Eastham promoting from within for new town manager
Massachusetts RMV issuing new disability parking placards with embedded security features
Drought conditions continue on Cape, worsen in Nantucket County
As staffing challenges continue, Mid Cape businesses invited to J-1 visa workshop- Massachusetts governor files environmental review reforms aimed at accelerating housing development
Harwich selects next town administrator, pending negotiations
Wind projects that faced federal stoppage are fighting back in court
LISTEN: Barnstable Sheriff’s addiction program federal funding reinstated
Barnstable Sheriff among federal agencies losing funding
Town of Barnstable has moved to a new web address- State holding hearings on possibly easing hunting restrictions
- Public invited to immigration discussion in Falmouth
