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Why I’m still a Massachusetts Republican
January 23, 2023
Throughout my career in government, people have often asked me the question: “Why are you a Republican?” The answer is increasingly important, both to me personally and to the future of political discourse in...
Read More ShareHolding drug dealers who supply deadly doses accountable
January 10, 2023
A South Shore family felt helpless after their son died from fentanyl-laced cocaine. Their state senator is trying to create a law to target dealers who sell drugs that kill.
Read More ShareBaker-Polito Administration Celebrates the Reconstruction of Hingham Harbor Boat Ramp
September 11, 2022
HINGHAM — Today, at the Town of Hingham’s Harbor Celebration Day, state and local officials held a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hingham Harbor boat ramp celebrating the recently reconstructed facility by the Massachusetts Department...
Read More ShareMMTA celebrates workforce development funding
August 04, 2022
Last week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the 2023 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. This funding will continue the...
Read More ShareMassachusetts Legislature Passes FY23 Budget
July 20, 2022
BOSTON – Tuesday, July 18, 2022 - The Massachusetts Legislature on Monday unanimously passed a $52.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This budget upholds fiscal responsibility and makes targeted investments to strengthen the...
Read More ShareNaming of Weymouth bridge in honor of Sgt. Michael Chesna 'basically a done deal'
July 15, 2022
WEYMOUTH – Legislation that would make police Sgt. Michael Chesna the namesake of a Weymouth bridge will soon be on Gov. Charlie Baker's desk for approval.
Read More ShareMass. lawmaker hopes to change wiretapping law after alleged domestic violence victim charged
July 15, 2022
As a Massachusetts state lawmaker outlined his reasons for updating the state wiretapping law to allow victims of domestic violence to record their abusers, the case that is helping drive the proposed changes was...
Read More ShareMassachusetts Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill, But Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
April 28, 2022
Despite heated pleas for changes to make a sports betting bill not only more palatable to operators but also to truly stamp out the black market, the Massachusetts Senate Thursday evening passed a bill that looked largely the...
Read More ShareLinden Ponds Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary
April 07, 2022
Senator Patrick O'Connor was on hand at Linden Ponds this week to congratulate Arlene and Arthur Constant on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary and to present them with an official citation from...
Read More ShareState Sen. Patrick O'Connor urges gas tax suspension
April 01, 2022
State Sen. Patrick O'Connor, R- Weymouth, said Massachusetts's 24-cent gasoline tax should be suspended until Labor Day to ease motorists' financial pressure from rising fuel costs and overall inflation.
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