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A seated state senator or state rep are not pedestrians. They are the agents for change. But what change have they brought about for our Black community?

Marcus Ferro looks at legislation put forth by Rep. Joe Kennedy III that should be considered a fundamental human right.

Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation, Monday afternoon, to finally ban the use of handheld electronic devices while driving.

Senator Mark Montigny continues to make a push to prohibit handheld cell use while driving.

The fight continues for State Senator Mark Montigny as he pushes for passage of his hands-free cell phone bill.

Senator Montigny has filed legislation to authorize retired New Bedford police officers to serve as special officers that would fill detail work vacancies.

Sen. Mark Montigny secured bipartisan legislation today to ensure protections for commercial fishing prior to any future increased offshore wind procurement.

The Massachusetts Senate voted today to pass legislation which will implement significant state dollars toward local public schools.

Anti-smoking advocates believe they have support to advance legislation that would regulate vape pens more like cigarettes.

Beth David, editor and publisher of the Fairhaven Neighborhood News, joins WBSM's Barry Richard to kick around a number of topics.