September 2005 Headlines
Car bill waives tax on hybrids
If you're thinking about trading your gas guzzler for a Hybrid or alternative-fuel car, the tax break to do so in Massachusetts may soon become too good to pass up. (By Catherine Williams, 09/30/05)
Family says Melanie's Bill has been weakened too much
The family of Melanie Powell pulled its support yesterday of a drunken driving bill named after the dead teenager because they said changes have weakened penalties against repeat offenders. (By Catherine Williams, 09/28/05)
Lawmakers offer tax relief to offset soaring energy bills
Concerned about surging energy costs, state legislative leaders yesterday proposed a sweeping home heating assistance plan to help the poor in Massachusetts keep warm this winter. (By Catherine Williams, 09/23/05)
Bill would give insurance investigators access
to RMV photos
Driver's license photographs -now available only to police and the Registry of Motor Vehicles - would be made available to insurance investigators under a bill introduced yesterday. (By Catherine Williams, 09/23/05)
Average oil heat bill will rise $500
Massachusetts families will pay at least 25 percent more to heat their homes this winter because of the ravages of Hurricane Katrina and other factors driving up energy costs, state officials say. (By Catherine Williams, 09/20/05)