Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban Takes Effect on Sunday
Drivers won't be allowed to talk on or dial their phones unless they have a hands-free device.
Senator Mark Montigny
Governor Baker Signs Hands-Free Bill
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation, Monday afternoon, to finally ban the use of handheld electronic devices while driving.
Final Agreement Reached on Hands-Free Bill
The Massachusetts Legislature has reached a final agreement on legislation first filed 5,800 days ago by Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford to ban the use of handheld devices while driving a motor vehicle.
Sen. Montigny Applauds Passage of Major Education Funding Bill
The bill, known as the Student Opportunity Act, is projected to deliver significant increases in state aid to New Bedford and help provide relief to taxpayers.
Montigny: 'Juvenile Posturing' on Hands-Free Bill Needs to End
Senator Mark Montigny is speaking out about the standstill among state lawmakers on his hands-free driving legislation.
PETA Reacts to Freetown Animal Cruelty Case with 'Urgent Warning'
Following the recent rescue of a dog from a hot car by police officers in Freetown, PETA is warning about the importance of never leaving animals in hot cars.
Montigny Reminds Public of Mass. Animal Cruelty Penalties
Sen. Mark Montigny says that leaving a pet locked inside a vehicle during hot summer temperatures is punishable by a fine and felony animal cruelty charges.
Montigny Frustrated As Distracted Driving Bill Stalls In Committe
The Conference Committee could not reach an agreement before the Legislature began it's August recess.
Montigny Secures Funding for Education, Arts, Children in Budget
The City of New Bedford will receive a slice of the pie in multiple areas for this fiscal year with a majority of it is reserved for education.
Montigny's Distracted Driving Bill Hung Up Heading Into Recess
Both branches held sessions from Wednesday afternoon until after 12:00 a.m. Thursday in what was expected to be the last day before a traditional August recess.