Bill Banning Hairstyle Bias Approved by Massachusetts Senate

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

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

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

BOSTON (AP) - A bill that would let individuals adopt a younger brother, sister, uncle or aunt has been approved by the Massachusetts … [Read more...]

Massachusetts House is Inching Closer to a Full Reopening

BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts House is inching closer to a full reopening of the Statehouse, which has been largely closed to visitors, lawmakers, … [Read more...]

Maps Would Draw New Lines for State House, Senate Seats

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts lawmakers who must draw new district lines for all 200 state House and Senate seats unveiled maps Tuesday they said would … [Read more...]

State Lawmakers Will Hear Testimony on Dozens of Health Care Bills

BOSTON (AP) - State lawmakers are planning to host a virtual public hearing Tuesday to take testimony on dozens of health care related bills. The … [Read more...]

Tim Whelan to Run for Barnstable County Sheriff

BREWSTER - State Representative for the 1st Barnstable District Tim Whelan (R) has announced his candidacy for Barnstable County Sheriff. In a … [Read more...]

Bill Would Let Residents Change Sex on Birth Record to X

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts residents would be able to change the sex listed on their birth certificate to a nonbinary X under a bill approved … [Read more...]

State GOP Chair Proposes Ballot Question Requiring Voter IDs

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Republicans are hoping to persuade enough voters to back a change in state law that would require residents to produce an … [Read more...]



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