Politics
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Healey bill pours $250 million more into shelter crisis
By Chris Lisinski SEPT. 13, 2023…..Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday proposed using nearly $300 million in one-time funds to infuse…
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Fall River Mayor Coogan introduces aggressive panhandling ordinance as public safety issue
Fall River, MA – While panhandling is protected by the first amendment due to previous court rulings, Mayor Paul Coogan…
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Mass. receives $80 million in Federal Highway funds for 12 projects in Fall River, Boston, Pittsfield, other communities
BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are announcing MassDOT has received an additional $80 million…
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Massachusetts advocates hope to offer benefits for more immigrants
Alison Kuznitz Low-income immigrant families could be eligible for state food benefits and cash assistance through pending legislation that coincides…
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Massachusetts families remember day when “everyone’s lives changed”
By Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 11, 2023…..Diane Hunt’s voice broke as she read the name of her deceased…
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With thousands arriving at hotels in Bristol County, state, Healey looks to quicken process to allow migrants to secure work
BOSTON – As thousands of migrants have been arriving at hotels across Bristol County and the rest of the state,…
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Massachusetts rent control supporters lifted by AG’s ruling
By Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 6, 2023…..Moments after his pitch to revive rent control in November 2024 cleared…
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Mass. Department of Public Utilities changes schedule of electric service rates to reduce large swings
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has issued an Order approving changes to the schedule used by Eversource…
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One of 70 communities in Massachusetts placing unsheltered migrants told to shelter 36 families in hotels
The Chair of the Select Board in Plainville has issued an update regarding the migrant situation in the community. “Over…
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Massachusetts utilities outline plans to handle more electricity
By Colin A. Young SEPT. 5, 2023…..Massachusetts is aiming to achieve net-zero emission by 2050 largely by electrifying things currently…
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