A new Massachusetts law signed Thursday by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker assures that women won’t be forced to choose between a healthy pregnancy and keeping their jobs, according to advocates for working women. The measure approved by the Legislature requires …
Motorists would be required to use their headlights during bad weather under a bill approved by Massachusetts House lawmakers. The bill, which passed during an informal session of the House on Monday, requires headlights and taillights be used whenever visibility …
Amusements parks operating in Massachusetts would come under tougher scrutiny and oversight under a bill approved by state senators. The bill approved Thursday would require amusement parks with more than 35 rides to hire emergency medical personnel and increase the …
When Mitch Haddad and his brother began rebuilding their family’s oceanside restaurant in Marshfield, they decided to take no chances. The restaurant, which had been in the family for more than 70 years, routinely flooded – 25 times in 25 …
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a proposal aimed at softening the impact of new federal flood insurance rules on many coastal homeowners. The bill, backed by House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Attorney General Martha Coakley, is scheduled for debate on Wednesday. …
The state attorney general and a top lawmaker have filed legislation that could soften the impact of new federal flood insurance rules on some Massachusetts homeowners. The proposal made Wednesday would tie the level of flood insurance that must be …