Rep William Straus

Democrats in the Massachusets House have voted to raise a substantial amount of new taxes off the backs of hardworking residents.

The TCI and a gas tax are like peas in a pod.

The bill would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving.

State officials warned in a Tuesday letter that they are "losing confidence in the Administration's willingness to cooperate fully."

Lawmakers began efforts Wednesday to resolve differences in hands-free driving safety bills passed by the House and Senate.

Officials say the project should be completed by next year.

A connected bike path through Mattapoisett has been a major priority for community members for many years.

After a self-driving car killed a pedestrian in Arizona Sunday, the House chairman of the Transportation Committee Tuesday asked for bills regulating the emerging technology to circle back to committee.

A new rail station opened Friday in Wareham Village. State and local officials cut a ribbon on Thursday at the new CapeFlyer rail station off Main Street in Wareham. State Rep. William Straus of Mattapoisett tells WBSM News, the station will provide a comfortable spot for riders to wait for the train...

The Co-Chairman of the Legislature's Transportation Committee says he expects contracts will be awarded for work connected to the Southcoast Rail Project. State Rep. William Straus of Mattapoisett says among those contracts will likely be one for a new bridge over Route 18 in New Bedford and others...