Politics

House Speaker Mariano pledges more progress for Massachusetts immigrants

By Sam Doran STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MARCH 29, 2023…..From an $87 million boost to housing assistance funds to a “streamlined”…

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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces enhanced state ID program for returning citizens

BOSTON – Yesterday, in a roundtable discussion with stakeholders, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a newly enhanced and streamlined process to…

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Massachusetts legislature sends $1.1 billion proposal to Governor Healey

By Chris Lisinski and Sam Doran STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MARCH 23, 2023…..The House and Senate worked together Thursday to place…

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Former Fall River City Council president, acting mayor, strongly considering council run

A former Fall River City Council president and acting mayor may be throwing his hat back into the political ring.…

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Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities approves National Grid rate reduction

Michael P. Norton In 41 days, National Grid customers will start getting relief from soaring electric rates. The Department of…

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Social workers press for sex ed, school meals in Massachusetts schools

By Chris Lisinski BOSTON – MARCH 21, 2023…..During her previous career as a third-grade teacher, Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley always…

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Massachusetts eviction prevention policy set to expire March 31

Chris Lisinski More than one hundred organizations endorsed a call Monday for lawmakers to extend a pandemic-era eviction prevention policy,…

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Banking Sector Rattled By Another “Emergency Rescue”

By Michael P. Norton MARCH 19, 2023…..BOSTON – The banking sector was roiled Sunday by another “emergency rescue”. Sen. Elizabeth…

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Governor Healey adds $734 million to expanding spending agenda

By Sam Drysdale BOSTON – Gov. Maura Healey has now proposed over $56.5 billion in state spending since taking office,…

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With new multi-year contract, all Fall River officers to soon wear body cameras, see restructured pay scale

A multi-year contract reached between the City of Fall River and the Fall River Police Department means better pay for…

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