Senator Mark Montigny

Advocates for road safety took to Beacon Hill to call for Senator Montigny's legislation to ban the hand-held use of cell phones while driving in Massachusetts.

It's officially winter, and with cold, wet weather on the way, Senator Mark Montigny is reminding pet owners of new state laws in effect that prevent animal abuse and suffering.

At long last, MassDevelopment has formally voted to take charge of management and capital planning for New Bedford State Pier.

Speaking on the phone with WBSM News on Wednesday, State Senator Mark Montigny spoke about the Senate's decision to adopt his amendment to the state's Health Act.

NEW BEDFORD — This Thursday marks the completion of the $3.5 million refrigeration installation at State Pier in New Bedford, which will help expand shipping and help create more jobs. Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) and Representative Antonio F...

Following the arrest of a Fairhaven man for human trafficking last week, Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford said the issue happens more than people realize in Massachusetts and across the country.

The Baker administration is set to announce later today that the New Bedford Regional Airport has been given a $216,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Senator Mark Montigny has told WBSM News.

NEW BEDFORD — Senator Mark Montigny hosted British Consul General Harriet Cross in New Bedford on Monday, to explore possible future collaborations among economic and cultural sectors. A small roundtable discussion held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum kick-started the day, where local economic and cultural stakeholders discussed the burgeoning renaissance of New Bedford's economy and thriving ar

BOSTON — Better late than never. The Massachusetts House and Senate have passed a compromise $40.2 billion state budget today. The House approved the spending plan on a 140-9 vote, while the Senate passed it by a 36-2 vote. The budget trims spending about $400-$500 million, because of a $733 million reduction in anticipated tax revenues for the fiscal year 2018, which began July 1...

The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation today that will prohibit the use of handheld mobile devices while driving, unless they are in hands-free mode. The so-called "Distracted Driving bill" was spearheaded by Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford, a longtime advocate of the prohibition of mobile phones and devices being used while driving...