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Trump reversed an Obama decision that abruptly ended commercial fishing within a 5,000-square mile area of the Atlantic deemed a national marine monument.

The Mass House voted to ban the sale of flavored vaping and tobacco products – including mint and menthol cigarettes – and to impose an excise tax on e-cigs.

The legislation would also ban menthol and mint-flavored cigarettes, which advocates argue would be a critical component if legislation is to be successful.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced a four-month ban on the sale of all vaping products in Massachusetts.

After 15 years of trying, it looks like Sen. Mark Montigny's proposed ban on handheld cell phone use while driving is finally about to become law.

The Massachusetts Senate has approved legislation that would prohibit LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors in Massachusetts.

The back-and-forth between Rep. Omar and President Trump ought to be worth following, even if only for some bi-partisan laughs.

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo is proposing a ban on the home growing of medical marijuana in her state. Massachusetts growers should be concerned, too.

The City of Fall River is lifting restrictions on water usage.

Some relief may be coming for the fishermen of New Bedford. In his weekly appearance on WBSM, U.S. Congressman William Keating shared some details from his conversation with Wednesday with NOAA Regional Administrator Michael Pentony, and said he expects fishermen to at least have some answers "in the next two to three weeks...