MA & Northern New England Laborers' District Council Endorses Steve Xiarhos for State Rep. August 29, 2024 BARNSTABLE, Mass. – Steve Xiarhos has officially received the endorsement of The Massachusetts and Northern New England Laborers' District Council (a constituent body of the New England Region of the Laborers International Union of North America, "LIUNA"), in his campaign for re-election as State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District. According to a statement by Joseph Bonfiglio, LIUNA District Council Business Manager, "Rep. Xiarhos is well-acquainted with the challenges faced by working families and tirelessly fights to improve their lives. We [...]

Representative Xiarhos Celebrates Historic HERO Act Signing in Lexington August 9, 2024 LEXINGTON – Yesterday, State Representative Steven Xiarhos joined Governor Maura Healey, Secretary of Veterans’ Services Jon Santiago, and numerous colleagues in Lexington to celebrate the signing of the HERO Act, the most comprehensive and expansive legislative package in Massachusetts history dedicated to the welfare of veterans. “This is a monumental step forward for our veterans, one that has been years in the making,” said Representative Xiarhos. “The HERO Act ensures that no veteran is left behind by expanding access to benefits to provide vital support for [...]

Xiarhos Files Legislation to Require Better State Oversight of Onshore Electric Infrastructure Supporting Offshore Wind Energy June 26, 2024 BOSTON - State Representative Steve Xiarhos (R - Barnstable) filed special legislation this week to compel the development of statewide compliance standards and safety protocols for mitigating dangers posed by onshore electric infrastructure that supports offshore wind-generated energy. Initially numbered as HD5210, the bill was prompted by, and mirrors concerns raised by officials in the Town of Barnstable recently relative to several wind energy projects now in development offshore. Barnstable has signed multiple host agreements with electric utility companies [...]

Xiarhos supports healthcare reform legislation to preserve patient care May 17, 2024 BOSTON – Citing the need to protect patient access to healthcare, State Representative Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable) recently voted to support comprehensive hospital oversight legislation that would change how regulators monitor and contain costs, strengthen financial data reporting requirements, and require notice to patients before the discontinuation of essential health services. House Bill 4643, An Act enhancing the market review process, was engrossed by the House of Representatives on a vote of 152-1 on May 16. Representative Xiarhos noted the House bill was developed largely in response [...]