State government

June 15, 2021

Legislation to Extend Allowance for Remote Meetings Is Signed by Governor

Maia Coleman

Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation Wednesday extending a provision of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law that allows remote participation in public meetings.

State government

2022

May 16, 2022

Islanders Hear Legislative Update

State government

Issues from abortion protections to the Martha’s Vineyard Housing Bank were top of mind for Islanders at a town hall forum hosted by state Rep. Dylan Fernandes at the Oak Bluffs Library last week.

February 10, 2022

SSA Amendment Aims to Broaden Top Management

Louisa Hufstader

Steamship Authority

State government

New legislation introduced this week would require the Steamship Authority to add a chief operating officer to the senior ranks of management.

2021

October 21, 2021

Housing Bills Set for Legislative Hearing

State government

Affordable housing

The legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing will convene at 11 a.m. on Tuesday to consider a variety of bills to address housing affordability.

June 15, 2021

Legislation to Extend Allowance for Remote Meetings Is Signed by Governor

Maia Coleman

State government

Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation Wednesday extending a provision of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law that allows remote participation in public meetings.

2020

July 24, 2020

Governor Baker Clamps Down on Out-of-State Travel

Noah Asimow

Coronavirus

State government

Gov. Charlie Baker announced further crack downs on out-of-state travel on Friday, issuing a strict travel order for visitors from most of the country.

July 2, 2020