Massachusetts Strikes Down 67-Year-Old Switchblade Ban, Cites Landmark Supreme Court Gun Decision

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HYANNIS - The state House of Representatives passed legislation to strengthen rules against domestic abuse and image-based sexual abuse. The act would … [Read more...]



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