laws

There are a lot of laws in the Bay State -- many that are against things we know are wrong and avoid doing (robbery, murder, etc.) and some that we are probably breaking without even knowing it. As we shared several years ago, Massachusetts has some weird laws still on the books. Whi...

Just a few months ago we were telling you about the new Massachusetts laws going into effect for 2022. Now nearly a dozen new bills have been introduced with hopes of becoming laws, too. Every year the Massachusetts legislature works out which bills will become laws. If you grew u...

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 ...

On and beyond the SouthCoast, there are actually over 20 communities in Massachusetts where it's illegal to light a bonfire.

Remember when flying cars were just a fantasy? Now, there are laws on the books for them.

People who break this rule of the road are the worst.

This may sound cruel, but this law was once much worse.

It's one of the first things you're taught in driving school and you'll be surprised how many people disobey it.

Dartmouth Animal Control has issued a statement in regards to leaving an unattended animal in a vehicle on hot days.

Wareham - MA Despite some lawmakers wanting to use a split rate tax system in Wareham (meaning business owners get charged a different rate than residential home owners), the town will stick with the uniform rate The Standard Times reports, "The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to OK Nichols’ recommendation for tax policy for 2018...