Politics
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Recall Committee Stumbles on Technicality in Bid to Oust Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan
Organizers of the effort to recall Mayor Paul Coogan hit a stumbling block after the city’s attorney deemed the petition…
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Citing reckless behavior, more crashes and close calls, here is how Massachusetts Governor Healey’s plan will regulate e-bikes, scooters and mopeds
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, May 4, 2026…..Gov. Maura Healey sent a proposal to the Senate on Monday that…
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Massachusetts Senate to pass sweeping immigrant protection bill
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, April 30, 2026…..Senate Democrats plan to pass their version of the PROTECT Act Thursday…
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Committee to Recall Mayor Paul Coogan to begin gathering signatures with Monday press conference
A group looking to oust the Mayor of Fall River plans to launch their signature campaign next week. According to…
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OPINION: It’s time to significantly increase the Fall River Mayor’s salary in 2028
Mayor Paul Coogan announced he will not seek re-election, so like it or not, Fall River will have a new…
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Massachusetts Senate Budget Coming Tuesday as House Adds Earmarks to $63.4 Billion Plan
BY ALISON KUZNITZ The Senate plans to unveil its fiscal year 2027 budget next week, Ways and Means Chair Michael Rodrigues told…
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Massachusetts House shoots down voter identification amendment; here are the details
BOSTON — During the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ debate on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget (H.5500) on Tuesday, lawmakers rejected…
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National Day of Action billed “Workers Over Billionaires” planned across the country, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island; here are their plans and why
Hundreds of marches and rallies are planned across the country, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island. On May 1st, thousands of…
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City of Fall River, Police Department, City Council, announce actions to be taken after review of search warrant procedures investigation involving FRPD
The City of Fall River, in coordination with the Fall River Police Department and the Fall River City Council, has…
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Jason Poulos to try and unseat U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss
Jason Poulos, a Sherborn resident, has announced he has qualified for the Democratic primary ballot for U.S. Congress against Jake…
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