This Massachusetts Law Will Now Ban Animals in Circus Acts
Governor Maura Healy has signed a new bill protecting exotic animals in Massachusetts by banning their use in circuses and other entertainment.
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Healey Told to Vacate as Massachusetts State House to Close
Governor Healey, state lawmakers, and all others who work on Beacon Hill are expected to be displaced for a total of four days.
Brandi Carlile’s Wareham and Other Massachusetts Connection
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile has a connection to both Wareham and Boston, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts’ Best Ice Cream Spots Highlighted in New Initiative
Governor Maura Healey's Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail Initiative highlights the state's best ice and dairy farms, including four on the SouthCoast.
Voters Losing Confidence in Direction of Massachusetts and Gov. Healey
New polling indicates a sharp decline in Massachusetts voters who believe the Commonwealth is heading in the right direction.
Here’s Who Pays for Massachusetts Governor Healey’s Trip to Italy
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, her climate chief Melissa Hoffer and three aides will visit Rome this week, paid for by the taxpayers.
Two Dozen Massachusetts Communities Now Ban Bottled Water Sales
Single-use plastic water bottles are banned in 25 Massachusetts communities, including 15 communities on Cape Cod and all of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
New Bedford Residents Could Face New Taxes This Year
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is floating the idea of increasing local meals and hotel taxes, and New Bedford could see other new taxes.
Massachusetts AG Campbell: Cash Must Be Accepted Everywhere
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell says state law requires all businesses to accept cash, despite a growing cashless trend at big venues.
Former New Bedford Orphanage Sold to Developer
A former 19th century orphanage in New Bedford has been sold to a developer who plans to turn it into mostly affordable housing, according to a release from the state.