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If you like to talk on your cell phone while driving in Massachusetts, it might be time to invest in some hands-free technology. The state's Transportation Committee voted unanimously Friday for legislation that would ban all Massachusetts drivers from holding a cell phone to make a call, use the phone's camera or access social media...

Working in concert with State Representatives Christopher Markey and Antonio Cabral, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced the filing of three new pieces of legislation aimed at fighting the ongoing opiate abuse crisis, cracking down on reckless driving and creating a new criminal statute for leaving the scene of automobile crashes that result in serious bodily injury... R

As a result of the New Bedford police sergeant's injury from off-road riders on Halloween night, city officials are taking steps to stop off-road vehicles from putting people on the streets in danger. At Thursday night's meeting, the New Bedford City Council discussed contacting local state representatives like Tony Cabral and State Senator Mark Montigny to support an ordinance against off-road ve

Wind power is costly to construct, maintain and is not very competitive. European nations have heavily invested and many are coming to see that they've backed the wrong horse. While solar and hydro power's technology seem to be progressing in the right direction, wind power tech breakthroughs to keep up, are lagging behind in the industry. Yet...

Gov. Charlie Baker has signed into law a bill allowing transgender people to use restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender identities.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a public records reform measure on Wednesday that makes it easier for individuals to access those records.

Legislation aimed at encouraging police departments to help heroin addicts seek treatment instead of jail has passed the U.S. House. The legislation was supported by Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton and inspired by a program pioneered by the Gloucester Police Department...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker paid a visit to the New Bedford Joseph Abboud factory Tuesday to take a closer look at the largest men's tailored clothing manufacturer in North America.

Mayor Jon Mitchell says a bill forged by the House and Senate to curb opioid abuse is good progress. The bill, pending approval by the Legislature and the Governor, would limit opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply for each script...

BOSTON (AP) _ Supporters and foes of legalizing marijuana are gathering at the Massachusetts Statehouse to discuss a proposal that would allow residents 21 or older to legally possess up to 1 ounce of the drug. A legislative panel weighed the proposal on Monday...