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A bill before the Rhode Island General Assembly could have landscapers from several states up in arms. Senate Bill 2168 was introduced less than two weeks ago, but already has many Rhode Islanders upset. That's because the bill is looking to ban all gas-powered leaf blowers from being sold or used across the Ocean State. As a ...

As of Friday, April 3, Governor Charlie Baker passed the bill allowing restaurants to be able to sell alcohol with to-go food orders and I couldn't be happier for local businesses.

Bill Belichick could become an Emmy winner.

It may soon be illegal to buy dogs and cats from pet shops in Rhode Island.

A bill state education officials want to see passed by month's end to execute a deal between New Bedford and a charter school hit a speed bump Thursday.

I am all for protecting animals, but is the new bill passed by Massachusetts lawmakers really needed?

Legislators have resolved differences over a proposal to allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people considered a danger to themselves or others.

It's already illegal to text and drive in Massachusetts and now it could also be illegal to text and cross the street.

On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Public Health discussed Bill S.754, which is designed to safeguard the health care decisions of young adults. The bill is aimed at lowering the age of consent for a Massachusetts resident to have an abortion from 18 to 16, and that girls 15 or under can do so with the consent of only one parent or legal guardian, whereas current legislation requires both parents.

The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation today that will prohibit the use of handheld mobile devices while driving, unless they are in hands-free mode. The so-called "Distracted Driving bill" was spearheaded by Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford, a longtime advocate of the prohibition of mobile phones and devices being used while driving...