Tagged: Legislation

State Rep. Joan Meschino  speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the Blizzard of 1978, the deadline for bills to be filed, and the importance of community television.

State Sen. Patrick O’Connor gives WATD’s Christine James a recap of 2023 .

Abington Board of Selectmen Chair Alex Hagerty speaks with WATD’s Christine James about legislation to protect victims of revenge porn.  

State Sen. Patrick O’Connor joins Alison and Greg Shea to speak with WATD’s Christine James about proposed legislation regarding drug induced homicides. 

The Town of Plymouth will now be able to hold Town Meetings in a hybrid format.   State Representative Mathew Muratore tells WATD News that this legislation was something that came out of the pandemic.   Muratore says the bill did face some challenges before it was ultimately passed.   Muratore says that this legislation […]

State Representative Kathy LaNatra speaks with Dan McCready about a bill the seeks to help veterans and their families. Photo Credit: Desoto County, MS Website    

State Senator Walter Timilty speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about legislation he recently filed, “An Act Relative To Pension Divestment From Russia.” The legislation calls upon Pension Reserves Investment Management to divest funds from companies that do business in Russia.     Photo Credit: Walter Timilty Facebook Page

Gov. Charlie Baker signed in to law “Nero’s Law” on Tuesday.  The new law will let emergency personnel treat injured police dogs and bring them to veterinary facilities. Nero’s bill was named for the K9 partner of slain Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon. Current State Rep and former Yarmouth Deputy Police Steven Xiarhos one of […]

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

As the law currently stands, if a police canine (k-9) is injured in the line of duty, it is illegal for EMS personnel to care for them or transport them to the animal hospital. Nero’s Law, if passed, would change all that Rep. Steve Xiarhos, of the 5th Barnstable District, was a Deputy Police Chief […]