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Community
Governor Baker announces plan to shorten vaping ban, signs legislation placing new restrictions on vaping, tobacco
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today announced the Baker-Polito Administration plans to keep the temporary ban on the sale of…
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Community
Governor Baker signs hands-free driving legislation Monday
BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road safety in the Commonwealth, which stipulates that no motor…
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Community
“Conrad’s Law,” which would criminalize suicide coercion in Massachusetts hits the State House
This morning at the Statehouse in Boston, members of the late Conrad Roy’s family joined Senator Barry Finegold (D –Andover)…
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Community
“Hands free” phone bill overwhelmingly passes in Massachusetts House of Representatives
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed their version of a “hands-free” cell phone bill. The vote passed Wednesday…
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Community
Celebrating 4/20 in Massachusetts? Here are some tips and reminders
BOSTON—For adult-use cannabis consumers who may recognize April 20, this Saturday will be the first occasion in which they have…
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Crime
Fall River Police investigating downtown shooting
Police are investigating a shooting this afternoon in downtown Fall River. Fall River Police have confirmed several shots were fired…
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Community
Fall River Board of Health approves smoking ban to 21 with no exceptions
The Fall River Board of Health this week discussed the possibility of raising the Minimum Legal Sales Age to purchase…
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Community
Governor Baker signs bill strengthening gun laws
BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker signed H.4670, An Act Relative to Firearms, which will allow household members, or others…
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Community
Rhode Island begins hand held cell phone ban while driving
For those who live or travel in Rhode Island, a law goes into effect today penalizing drivers who are not…
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Community
Animals in hot cars: a guide for pet owners and bystanders
With warmer temperatures upon us, it is important to know what you should do as a pet owner, and a…
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