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Bill participates in State House news conference with Senator Pat Jehlen on February 2, 2006 detailing the upcoming identity theft legislation to be reported to the House floor for debate.

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Press Releases

[pdf] August 6, 2007
IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

[pdf] January 18, 2007
REP. STRAUS ANNOUNCES 2006 MUNICIPAL MINIGRANT PROGRAM - AWARD RECIPIENTS OF THE BUZZARDS BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM

[pdf] September 25, 2006
REP STRAUS ANNOUNCES FY 2007 GRANTS TO BENEFIT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS.

[pdf] July 31, 2006
LEGISLATURE ADOPTS WATER
LEGISLATION FOR AREA TOWNS

[pdf] July 26, 2006
HOUSE PASSES STRAUS PROPOSAL ON FARMING

[pdf] June 30, 2006
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS BY REP. STRAUS ADVANCE AT THE STATE HOUSE

[ pdf ]March 24, 2006
THE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION APPROVES REP. STRAUS BILL ON IDENTITY THEFT

[ pdf ]June 16, 2005
SPEAKER DIMASI APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE STRAUS TO STATE FISHERIES COMMISSION

[ pdf ]May 5, 2005
REPRESENTATIVE STRAUS ANNOUNCES HOUSE BUDGET ADOPTION FOR FISCAL '06

[ pdf ]November 19, 2004
STRAUS ANNOUNCES "GREEN BUILDING" LEGISLATION

[ pdf ]September 27, 2004
LEGISLATURE PASSES WATER DISTRICT BILL-Update

[ pdf ]September 20, 2004
LOCAL COMMUNITIES AWARDED MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANTS

[ pdf ]September 10, 2004
REPRESENTATIVE STRAUS ANNOUNCES STATE TO DISTRIBUTE $75 MILLION OF UNRESTRICTED LOCAL AID IN SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

[ pdf ]August 16, 2004
Registry of Motor Vehicles Implements Straus Amendment on Privacy

[ pdf ]August 6, 2004
HOUSE PASSES WATER DISTRICT BILL

[ pdf ]July 26, 2004
LEGISLATURE APPROVES MAJOR REFORMS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING ASSISTANCE

[ pdf ]June 21, 2004
LEGISLATURE SENDS PLAN TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION MEDS COST TO GOVERNOR

[ pdf ]June 6, 2004
Buzzards Bay Oil Spill Commission Legislation Advances in House

[ pdf ]May 20, 2004
HOUSE ANNOUNCES MAJOR REFORMS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING ASSISTANCE

[ pdf ]April 30, 2004
MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 05 SPENDING PLANS

[ pdf ]April 23, 2004
STRAUS ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF AMENDMENT ON LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE

[ pdf ]April 14, 2004
STRAUS DETAILS HOUSE BUDGET PLANS TO PROTECT SCHOOLS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

[ pdf ]April 1, 2004
STRAUS CALLS GOVERNOR ROMNEY'S ATTEMPT TO CUT SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS SHORT-SIGHTED

[ pdf ]March 29, 2004
Representative Straus Announces that the House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Toughen Regulations Relative to the Commitment of Sexual Offenders

[ pdf ]February 11, 2004
OVER 1.3 MILLION MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE STATE'S DO NOT CALL LIST

[ pdf ] January 21, 2004
HISTORIC EASTOVER FARMS TO RECEIVE COMMONWEALTH CAPITAL GRANT

[ pdf ] January 15, 2004
STRAUS CALLS FOR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION REFORM

[ pdf ] January 1, 2004
GIFT CERTIFICATES

[ pdf ] November 13, 2003
PRIVACY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

[ pdf ] October 14, 2003
STRAUS COSPONSORS BILL PROTECTING WILDLIFE FUND 13

[ pdf ] September 30, 2003
STRAUS OPPOSES FISHERIES AMENDMENT 13

[ pdf ]March 27, 2003
Rep. Straus To Speak at
National Conference of State Legislatures Regarding Financial Privacy

[ pdf ]April 22, 2003
THE DOUG FLUTIE, JR. FOUNDATION AND THE STATEWIDE
COALITION FOR AUTISM TO HONOR REP. BILL STRAUS FOR HIS ADVOCACY OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES

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News Stories

From The Wanderer
Representative Straus Meets With Marion Selectmen", June 3, 2004

From The Cape Cod Times
House debates budget add-ons April 28, 2004

From The Standard Times

Rep. Straus Made for Convention Role February 20,2008
Identity theft legislation passes House July 11,2007
Straus rolls to 8th term November 8, 2006
Bill Straus Endorsed for Re-Election October 26, 2006
Kayak safety bill heads to Senate May 13, 2006
ID Theft Bill Moves Ahead March 16, 2006
New laws needed to stop identity theft
William M. Straus and Jarrett T. Barrios March 6 2006
Kayak bill would improve boating safety July 2, 2005
Straus has a hand in pro-consumer initiatives June 2, 2005
Legislators take a look at school funding future May 27, 2005
Rep. Straus is consistent, strong October 27, 2004
Romney to sign oil spill measure August 4, 2004
Legislature overrides Marion housing veto July 23, 2004
Is it time to dig another tunnel through Boston? June 1, 2003
Identity is hard to guard September 2, 2001
Straus files privacy bill September 2, 2001
Creating a home for marine life, January 19, 2000

August 2007. Bill attends the dedication of the State’s cranberry research bog along with Secretary of Energy and Environment Ian Bowles and his colleagues.

Bill marching in the 2006 Fairhaven Memorial Day Observance

Bill speaks with local officials regarding school funding

Bill attends Eagle Scout award ceremony for Chris Rock in Fairhaven along with town Selectmen Ron Manzone and Mike Silvia

Bill meets with local Fire Chiefs Tim Francis (Fairhaven) and Ron Scott (Mattapoisett) at the State House in March 2006 regarding fire safety legislation