Press Releases
Governor Baker Signs $16 Billion Transportation Bond Bill
March 01, 2021
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...
Read More ShareSenator O’Connor Named to Legislative Committee Responsible for Overseeing State’s Pandemic Response
February 23, 2021
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...
Read More ShareMassachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Encouraging Customers to Renew Expired Inspection Stickers
February 20, 2021
Over 584,000 active MA vehicle registrations currently in need of annual emissions and safety inspections
Read More ShareGovernor Baker Signs Executive Order to Support Military Families Transferring to Massachusetts
February 17, 2021
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...
Read More ShareLegislature Passes Landmark Climate Change Bill
January 28, 2021
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...
Read More ShareSenator O’Connor Appointed to Legislative Panel Responsible for Investigating Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
January 15, 2021
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...
Read More ShareSouth Shore Legislators Issue Statement on Commitment to Equity, Inclusivity, and Justice
January 15, 2021
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...
Read More ShareMass Cultural Council Announces COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals
January 12, 2021
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...
Read More ShareSouth Shore Organizations Awarded Community Transit Grants
January 08, 2021
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...
Read More ShareO’Connor Joins Colleagues in Passing $626 Million Economic Development Bill
January 07, 2021
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...
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