HYANNIS – Lawmakers on Beacon Hill passed a $3.8 billion spending bill last week that would support a variety of local initiatives on the Cape and … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve More Than $52B Budget Plan
July 19, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts lawmakers approved a $52.7 billion state budget Monday, more than two weeks into the state’s new fiscal year. The … [Read more...]
Massachusetts House OKs Bill to Expand Mental Health Access
June 17, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts House unanimously approved a bill Thursday designed to expand access to mental health services. Democratic House … [Read more...]
With Senate Override Vote, Driver’s License Bill Becomes Law
June 12, 2022
BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would allow immigrants in the country illegally to obtain state driver’s licenses in Massachusetts has become law after the … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Senate to Consider Passing Package of Tax Cuts
May 5, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts' strong economic outlook is prompting Democratic leaders in the state Senate to consider a package of tax cuts. Revenue … [Read more...]
Xiarhos Announces Re-Election Run
April 21, 2022
HYANNIS - Fifth Barnstable State Representative Steve Xiarhos (R) has submitted papers for his re-election bid this fall. Xiarhos made the … [Read more...]
Bill Banning Hairstyle Bias Approved by Massachusetts Senate
April 2, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - A bill aimed at banning discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles in workplaces, school districts, and school-related … [Read more...]
Massachusetts House OKs Bill Banning Bias Based on Hairstyle
March 18, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - A bill aimed at banning race-based discrimination targeting hair texture and hairstyles has been unanimously approved by the … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Statehouse Set to Reopen Doors to the Public
February 14, 2022
BOSTON (AP) — After being closed to the public since the start of the pandemic nearly two years ago, the Massachusetts Statehouse is finally reopening … [Read more...]
Bill Would Allow Adoption of Younger Sibling, Uncle, or Aunt
January 17, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - A bill that would let individuals adopt a younger brother, sister, uncle or aunt has been approved by the Massachusetts … [Read more...]
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