Politics
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Fall River, Springfield, Boston area communities receive over $22 million to plant trees, combat extreme climate
BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that Massachusetts communities have received more than $22 million in funding from the USDA…
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Healey: Failing feds leave states “holding the bag” on migrant crisis
By Colin A. Young SEPT. 20, 2023…..A day after House Speaker Ronald Mariano made clear that the Legislature is not…
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Sutter, Coogan, 18 city council candidates, advance after Fall River’s preliminary election
Here are the results from Tuesday’s Fall River preliminary election for mayor and city council. In convincing fashion, Coogan and…
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Debt-free college in Massachusetts framed as cure for workforce woes
By Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 18, 2023…..Tens of thousands of Bay Staters struggling to afford skyrocketing college tuition,…
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New Healey orders target plastic bottles, biodiversity
Colin A. Young Gov. Maura Healey plans this week to ban state agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles effective immediately,…
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Up to 55 families a day seeking shelter in Massachusetts, over 6,300 total
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON,…..Frustrations are swelling about who bears the brunt of the emergency shelter upheaval, National Guard personnel are preparing…
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Tax package tops fall agenda, Massachusetts Govern Healey says
By Sam Drysdale QUINCY, MASS., SEPT. 14, 2023…..Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday that she is “absolutely” pushing legislators to complete…
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Governor Healey declares state of emergency, activates National Guard ahead of Hurricane Lee
BOSTON – In advance of the wind, rain, and coastal flooding expected from Hurricane Lee, Governor Maura Healey has declared…
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What does it say about Fall River if the voters re-elect Pam Laliberte?
Fall River residents love to complain about the problems of the city, but the voters re-elect the same politicians year…
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Fall River mayoral candidate Sutter, Mayor, disagree on debates ahead of Coogan’s appearance on Will and Mike Show
Fall River, MA: Sam Sutter, candidate for Mayor of Fall River this year, and former Mayor and District Attorney of…
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