Politics
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Governor Healey seeks $282 million for shelter, food aid programs
By Chris Lisinski JAN. 30, 2023…..Reviving debate on an issue that lawmakers left untouched at the end of last session,…
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Bristol County lawmaker refiles previously rejected bill on postpartum depression days before Duxbury tragedy
A Bristol County lawmaker has made multiple attempts, one just days ago, to revive a bill she brought to Beacon…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey offers sympathetic ear in business address
By Chris Lisinski NEWTON, MASS. – Three weeks into her tenure in the corner office, Gov. Maura Healey told business…
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Massachusetts groups rallying in support of newly filed rent control bill
Several Massachusetts groups are getting behind a rent control bill that they believe will have a positive impact on tenants.…
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Cash boost eyed to aid Massachusetts families in “deep poverty”
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 26, 2023…..Of the over 7,000 bills lawmakers filed in the last month, anti-poverty…
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Lung Association: Massachusetts failing on tobacco cessation front, praised for ban on products, workplace laws
Colin A. Young For at least the third year in a row, anti-smoking advocates at the American Lung Association gave…
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Which logo is your favorite? Fall River announcing logo winner, chance to meet the artists, city website redesign
FALL RIVER, MA – The City of Fall River is planning a reception at Government Center to conclude the Fall…
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Analysts see Massachusetts tax revenues holding at elevated levels
By Colin A. Young STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 24, 2023…..State tax revenues have grown at a torrid pace, surging nearly…
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Governor Healey pledges full funding of 2019 education law, to seek funding to serve migrant children
By Sam Drysdale BOSTON – In her first appearance before Massachusetts’ municipal leaders, Gov. Maura Healey said she would fully…
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Fall River area residents shocked at high electric bills, but isn’t that what they voted for?
Check any of the Fall River Facebook pages or groups and you’ll see that Fall River area residents are increasingly…
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