Press Releases

BOSTON – Recently, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and Acting MassDOT Secretary of Transportation Jamey Tesler joined legislators, municipal leaders, and other stakeholders in a virtual ceremonial signing of the $16 billion...

First hearing on the state’s vaccine rollout is set for Thursday BOSTON, MA – Recently, House and Senate leaders unveiled the new Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. The committee is tasked with...

Over 584,000 active MA vehicle registrations currently in need of annual emissions and safety inspections

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker renewed the Baker-Polito Administration’s commitment to support military families transferring to Massachusetts military installations. The Executive Order signed by Governor Baker directs the Division of Professional Licensure (DPL) to...

BOSTON (01/28/2021) – The Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate reaffirmed its commitment today to addressing the climate crisis facing our Commonwealth by passing legislation that overhauls our state’s climate laws, drives down greenhouse...

The Panel is tasked with investigating a spring 2020 COVID-19 outbreak and resident deaths at the home BOSTON, MA – State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) has been appointed to the legislative oversight committee tasked with...

Our commitment to equity, inclusivity, and justice on the South Shore In light of recent events in our nation’s Capitol, we make this unified statement and call to action to residents of the South...

Mass Cultural Council believes in the power of culture, and recognizes that the work done by creative and innovative individuals is key to our vital communities. The COVID-19 crisis has caused major disruptions for the careers...

The South Shore Community Action Council and Scituate Council on Aging won competitive grants to provide transportation services BOSTON, MA – This week, it was announced that two South Shore organizations will benefit from some...

The South Shore Senator was one of six legislators to negotiate the final version of the bill BOSTON, MA – Just before the end of the legislative session, the Legislature reached an agreement on...