Senator Mark Montigny

Today the Massachusetts State Senate approved several local economic development projects sponsored by Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) as part of its latest economic recovery bill, S2842, the senator's office announced in a media release...

The Democratic Senator said he procured an additional $250,000 for coronavirus testing and PPE.

The historic schooner will be under the care of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and spend plenty of time in New Bedford.

Drivers won't be allowed to talk on or dial their phones unless they have a hands-free device.

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

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.

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.

Senator Mark Montigny is speaking out about the standstill among state lawmakers on his hands-free driving legislation.

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.

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.