Tagged: Beacon Hill

Bill Would Increase Oversight At Veterans’ Homes

February 15th, 2022 | Beacon Hill

State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about a bill that seeks to improve conditions at the state’s two veterans’ homes. Photo Credit: DCAMM    

Kearney Discusses COVID Funds, Student Loans

January 10th, 2022 | Beacon Hill

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the distribution of ARPA Funds, a letter regarding a Route 3A intersection, and student loan reimbursements for law enforcement.  

Nero’s Law Sponsor Provides Bill Update

December 30th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

After lawmakers on Beacon Hill passed Nero’s Law, a bill to allow for the humane transportation and medical attention of police K-9’s, WATD News caught up with house sponsor State Rep. Steve Xiarhos for an update.  Credit: Yarmouth Police Dept.

State Sen. O’Connor Looks Back On 2021

December 29th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Senator Patrick O’Connor speaks with Christine James about the goings on in 2021 and what the legislature is working on for 2022. Photo Credit: Dan McCready  

State Rep Looks Back On 2021

December 27th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about legislative accomplishments in 2021.

Political Analyst Discusses Baker’s Decision Not To Run

December 1st, 2021 | Beacon Hill

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about Governor Charlie Baker’s decision to not seek re-election.

Baker Won’t Seek Third Term As Massachusetts Governor

December 1st, 2021 | Beacon Hill

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says he won’t seek a third term as governor of Massachusetts. Baker’s announcement Wednesday comes as his party is bitterly split between supporters and foes of former President Donald Trump. His decision comes near the end of a second grueling year in which his singular focus has been trying to cope […]

State Rep. Discusses Progress Of Nero’s Law

November 11th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Rep. Steve Xiarhos speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the recent passage of Nero’s Law, which would allow medical personnel to be able to transport and provide emergency treatment to K9 members of law enforcement in the State Senate. Photo Credit: State Rep. Steven Xhiarhos

Political Analyst Discusses Proposed District Map

October 13th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about a proposed map with new district lines for all 200 state House and Senate seats.

Chris Dempsey Discusses Campaign For State Auditor

September 7th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

Chris Dempsey, Democratic candidate for State Auditor, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about his campaign for State Auditor.  

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