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CABRAL FIGHTS FOR NEW BEDFORD FAMILIES IN FY24 HOUSE BUDGET

CABRAL FIGHTS FOR NEW BEDFORD FAMILIES IN FY24 HOUSE BUDGET April 28, 2023 BOSTON, MA – On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) joined his House colleagues in unanimously passing a $56.2 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024. This budget responds to the needs o f residents, makes targeted …

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REP. CABRAL ON “SOUTHCOAST MATTERS” WITH PAUL LETENDRE

REP. CABRAL ON “SOUTHCOAST MATTERS” WITH PAUL LETENDRE I had a good time speaking with Paul Letendre and his co-host, State Rep. Carol Doherty, on SouthCoast Matters to discuss my plans and priorities for 2023 and the 193rd Legislative Session. I appreciate the invitation and look forward to being back soon. You can watch the …

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OP-ED: HDIP ADDRESSES NEED FOR MARKET-RATE HOUSING​

OP-ED: HDIP ADDRESSES NEED FOR MARKET-RATE HOUSING It was never designed to support affordable housing April 2, 2023 Commonwealth Magazine WE ALL KNOW that New Bedford is facing a housing crisis that involves not only rising rents and home prices, but a severe shortage in housing options across all income levels. This housing production problem …

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WBUR CONTINUES ITS COVERAGE OF TITLE INSURANCE & CABRAL LEGISLATION

Bill would create panel to evaluate title insurance costs and lack of oversight February 8, 2023 New Bedford — Title insurance – a pricy necessity when buying or refinancing your home, and a cost you may not be aware of when making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. This legislative session, I’ve …

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REP. CABRAL ON “THE BEACON HILL REPORT” WITH JIM MARSHALL

REP. CABRAL ON “THE BEACON HILL REPORT” WITH JIM MARSHALL February 3, 2023 I had a good time speaking with Jim Marshall on the New Bedford Cable Network’s Beacon Hill Report to discuss my plans and priorities for 2023 and the 193rd Legislative Session. It’s always a pleasure to join Jim and appreciate the invitation. …

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Zeiterion To Receive $2M in State Funds

BAKER-POLITO ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $2 MILLION GRANT FOR ZEITERION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Cabral, Montigny Play Key Role in Securing Funds for Major Renovation Project January 6, 2023 NEW BEDFORD – On Friday, in her final public appearance before leaving office, former Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced the Baker-Polito Administration awarded $2 million from the state’s federal …

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New Bedford Welcomes the Return of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey

New Bedford Welcomes the Return of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey December 17, 2022 On Saturday, we celebrated the return of the Ernestina to New Bedford Harbor. Fully restored and ready to sail, the Ernestina-Morrissey will soon embark on its latest chapter as a floating classroom and living history.  The return of the Ernestina-Morrissey was hosted and …

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REP. CABRAL FEATURED IN WBUR PIECE ON TITLE INSURANCE

REP. CABRAL FEATURED IN WBUR ARTICLE ON TITLE INSURANCE November 16, 2022 If you’ve ever purchased or refinanced a home, the matter of title insurance is a pesky and pricy necessity – but why? Title insurance is completed unregulated in the state of Massachusetts, which is why I’ve continuously filed legislation to reform it. Homebuyers …

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CABRAL EARMARKS INCLUDED IN FINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILL

REP. CABRAL EARMARKS INCLUDED IN FINAL $3.8 BILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILL November 14, 2022 Governor Baker has signed into law a $3.8 Billion economic development bill passed by the MA Legislature that will significantly help Massachusetts’ families and small businesses, and I am proud to share that several amendments that I filed were adopted and …

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