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A service dog named Scruggs. A new bill that has been presented would allow certain witnesses have an emotional support dog with them on the stand during trial. PHOTO COURTESY DOD LIVE

Emotional support dogs may soon stand with victims in court

Camille Mojica May 1, 2018
Some witnesses in Massachusetts may be able to testify with an emotional support dog beside them – if a bill allowing so passes.
The Massachusetts State House. House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement about the bill addressing the overhaul of the state's criminal justice system. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

House, Senate reach final iteration of sweeping criminal justice bill

Camille Mojica March 28, 2018
The Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives reached an agreement Friday on what their sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system bill will look like.
Gov. Charlie Baker is fighting to prevent oil and gas drilling in places off the Massachusetts coast, like Boston Harbor. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts legislators attempt prevention of offshore drilling

Jordan Kimmel March 1, 2018
The Massachusetts State Senate passed a bipartisan resolution Tuesday challenging possible oil and gas drilling in New England waters.  

Bill to prevent animal cruelty revised in house

Daily Free Press Admin April 27, 2014

Because April is Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, members of the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives gathered to revise a bill to ensure that the welfare and safety of animals remain a priority. The...

Mass. bill introduces solutions for improvements to water infrastructure

Daily Free Press Admin October 7, 2013

After several incidents with clean water supplies, Massachusetts Senate leaders on Thursday unveiled a bipartisan proposal to allocate more money to the Commonwealth’s water infrastructure. The proposal,...

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