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The Daily Free Press

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A homeless man sits wrapped in a blanket in Kenmore Square. The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill Thursday to make it easier for homeless people to obtain state IDs by eliminating fees and accepting alternative forms of residency documentation. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP FILE

State legislation clearing hurdles to obtaining IDs for homeless moves forward

Allison Pirog March 4, 2020
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would make it easier for homeless individuals to obtain state IDs.
Massachusetts lawmakers passed a hands-free driving bill Wednesday that would prohibit drivers from using hand-held devices, expanding on the current ban for drivers under 18 years old. COURTESY OF SARAH NICHOLS

Distracted driving bill passes Mass. legislature, awaits Baker’s signature

Angela Yang November 21, 2019
Massachusetts drivers might soon face penalties for driving with a phone in their hand. A bill aimed at deterring distracted driving passed the state legislature Wednesday and is now a signature away from becoming law.
A state audit of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles found that 1,905 driver's licenses were issued to deceased people. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Auditor accuses RMV of issuing almost 2,000 licenses in names of dead people

Samantha Day September 10, 2018
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles issued 1,905 licenses in the names of dead people, according to an audit released Thursday by the Massachusetts State Auditor. The RMV rejects the audit findings.
Gov. Charlie Baker signs a bill that will increase fines for people who misuse handicapped parking. PHOTO BY JESSICA RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Baker signs bill affecting misuse of handicap parking

Camila Beiner December 1, 2017

A bill increasing the minimum fines for non-disabled people misusing disabled placards was signed Monday by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. Baker was joined by members of the Massachusetts Senate...

Massachusetts will loosen its guidelines on Uber and Lyft drivers’ driving histories starting Sept. 22. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts relaxes ride-hailing regulations, affecting Uber, Lyft drivers

Shannon Larson September 13, 2017

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities filed an order on Friday that called for a relaxing of previously enforced background checks on drivers working for ride-hailing companies, such as...

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