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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 […]

STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES FY2023 BUDGET–New Bedford local projects and programs to benefit from funds July 18, 2022 BOSTON, MA – Today, Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) joined his House and Senate colleagues in unanimously passing a $52.7 billion budget proposal for FY2023. This budget upholds fiscal responsibility and makes targeted investments to strengthen

MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE PASSES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILL WITH CABRAL-SPONSORED PROJECTS July 15, 2022 BOSTON, MA – Yesterday, State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) successfully added several critical provisions to this session’s economic development bill. Passed Thursday night by the House of Representatives, the bill provides funding for several local capital projects in New Bedford that

CABRAL LEADS EFFORT TO MAKE REMOTE ACCESS PERMANENT July 8, 2022 BOSTON, MA – As the House Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) took to the rostrum during the House debate yesterday to argue the Legislature should fully embrace the positive benefits of

CABRAL SECURES FUNDS TO IMPROVE NEW BEDFORD’S TRANSPORTATION NETWORK & CLIMATE RESILIENCY June 29, 2022 BOSTON, MA – As Chairman of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) successfully added a $2 million bond authorization to the House’s transportation bond bill for climate resiliency and public

Rep. Cabral Honors Dr. Cynthia Roy as 2022 Commonwealth Heroine June 23, 2022 BOSTON, MA – Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) has nominated Dr. Cynthia Roy for the 2022 “Commonwealth Heroine” award, an honor she received at yesterday’s 19th annual ceremony hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Dr. Roy

CABRAL FIGHTS FOR NEW BEDFORD IN FY2023 HOUSE BUDGET April 28, 2022 BOSTON, MA – On Wednesday, Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) joined his House colleagues in unanimously passing a $49.73 billion budget proposal for FY2023. Focused on providing critical support to help residents and businesses in Massachusetts grow and diversify while also

MA HOUSE PASSES HISTORIC OFFSHORE WIND & CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATION March 4, 2022 Yesterday afternoon, Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) voted in support of historic offshore wind legislation, An Act advancing offshore wind and clean energy. The bill features numerous priorities long fought for by Rep. Cabral – including prioritizing economic development within procurement

Rep. Cabral Honors Dr. Ricardo Rosa for 2022 Black Excellence on the Hill Award February 28, 2022 Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) has nominated Dr. Ricardo Rosa for the 2022 Black Excellence on the Hill Award, and Dr. Rosa, of New Bedford, is among the Black leaders across Massachusetts who will be honored

Rep. Cabral on “The Beacon Hill Report” with Jim Marshall February 15, 2022 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 2022. It’s always a pleasure to join Jim and appreciate the invitation. You can watch the full