HYANNIS - The state House of Representatives passed legislation to strengthen rules against domestic abuse and image-based sexual abuse. The act would … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping $1 Billion Tax Relief Package
September 28, 2023
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers unveiled a tax relief package Tuesday aimed at delivering $561 million in reductions to taxpayers and companies … [Read more...]
Electrical Fire, Carbon Monoxide Concerns Close Massachusetts Statehouse for 2 Days
July 19, 2023
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Statehouse was closed for a second day Wednesday after an electrical fire in the basement was discovered a day … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Senate Unveils $590 Million Tax Relief Proposal
June 9, 2023
BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts Senate unveiled a long-awaited $590 million tax relief proposal as the Democratic-led Senate and House, and Democratic … [Read more...]
Senate Budget Includes $50M Borrowing Increase for Steamship Authority
June 1, 2023
FALMOUTH - The Steamship Authority could see a $50 million boost to its borrowing limit under an article introduced in the proposed budget for Fiscal … [Read more...]
Senate Budget Includes Money for District Attorney’s Office
May 29, 2023
HYANNIS - The State Senate has approved a $56 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024. If approved by the House, the budget would provide boosts … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Senate Unveils Nearly $56B State Budget Plan
May 10, 2023
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate unveiled a $55.8 billion state budget proposal for the new fiscal year Tuesday even as tax … [Read more...]
Organs in Exchange for Freedom? Mass. Bill Raises Ethical Concerns
February 10, 2023
BOSTON (AP) - A proposal to let prisoners in Massachusetts donate organs and bone marrow to shave time off their sentence is raising profound ethical … [Read more...]
Spending Bill Supports Local Initiatives, Blue Economy
November 7, 2022
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...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Sandwich invites the public to aid charitable drive benefitting local food pantry
Cape Air cancels new route between New Bedford and Boston
Steamship Authority names next general manager
LISTEN: Island Pickle prepares to open
Sandwich voters to consider changing housing by-laws at Special Town Meeting
Outer Cape Health Services urges residents to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays
Sandwich woman completes Antarctic ultramarathon
Listening sessions scheduled in five Cape Cod towns to get input on opioid settlement money
Provincetown receives $350k for police, housing
Local United Way issues emergency SNAP relief funding
New rules intended to make moped riding safer on Martha’s Vineyard
Woodwell Climate Research Center receives $10M donation from MacKenzie Scott
Barnstable prepares to host several Veterans’ Day events
