Rhode Island House Approves Bill That Bans Buying from Pet Shops
It may soon be illegal to buy dogs and cats from pet shops in Rhode Island.
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New Bedford Charter School Expansion Bill Blocked in House
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.
Is Massachusetts' New Animal Bill Really Necessary?
I am all for protecting animals, but is the new bill passed by Massachusetts lawmakers really needed?
Compromise Reached on 'Red Flag' Gun Bill in Massachusetts
Legislators have resolved differences over a proposal to allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people considered a danger to themselves or others.
Massachusetts Could Fine You For Texting While Crossing The Stree
It's already illegal to text and drive in Massachusetts and now it could also be illegal to text and cross the street.
MA Lawmakers Discuss Bill Lowering Age of Consent for Abortions to 16
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 t…
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 t…
State Senate Passes Bill Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving
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 proh…
The so-called "Distracted Driving bill" was spearheaded by Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford, a longtime advocate of the proh…
Koczera Proposing Bill Requiring Boating Safety Course, Licensing
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 …
State Representative Robert Koczera of New Bedford is pushing for legislation that would require all motorboat operators in Massachusetts to undergo a safety …
Abreu: Pot Tax Bill 'Spits in the Face of Democracy'
The chairman of New Bedford's committee designed to help the city implement the sale of recreational marijuana thinks the proposed bill to raise the taxes on pot sales from 12 percent to 28 percent should go up in smoke.
"This just kind of spits in the face of democracy," New Bedford City C…
"This just kind of spits in the face of democracy," New Bedford City C…
Cellphone Ban Moves Forward on Beacon Hill
A bill that would prohibit all use of hand-held cellphones by motorists in Massachusetts has moved forward on Beacon Hill.
The measure has been endorsed by the Legislature's transportation committee and was given preliminary approval in the House on Wednesday without debate...
The measure has been endorsed by the Legislature's transportation committee and was given preliminary approval in the House on Wednesday without debate...