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BOSTON - MA The latest bill on the docket in MA, statutory rape law adjustments sponsored by Sen. William Brownsberger according to The Standard Times. The latest concern amongst parents and why people are considering this is, sure parents do not want their children engaging in sexual activity at such a young age, BUT in a lot of cases, the consequence of registering as a sex offender is something

Seriously - can someone help me figure out the actual law here?

Turns out with the right permits, I could totally own a monkey!

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON — It's now officially Ice Bucket Challenge Week in Massachusetts. Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday afternoon signed a bill (H 1697) designating the first week in August to commemorate the viral fundraising campaign started by former Boston College baseball player Pete Frates...

If people need to take safety courses before driving a motor vehicle, then one State Representative thinks boaters should have to do the same. State Representative Robert Koczera of New Bedford is pushing for legislation that would require all motorboat operators in Massachusetts to undergo a safety course and be certified to operate the watercraft...

According to DumbLaws.com, these laws still exist in Massachusetts. Have you broken any lately?

Even though this law passed two years ago, many people forget about it and it particularly applies on rainy days (like this week!)

New Bedford officials hope to crack down on the illegal use of recreational vehicles on city streets with a proposed ordinance announced Monday morning at City Hall.

Two Rhode Island men were arrested in New Bedford Friday as part of an investigation into a fentanyl distribution service, according to a release.

Efforts to regulate New Bedford's panhandlers through licensing met its match during Thursday evening's City Council meeting thanks to major concerns over costly lawsuits against the city.