Politics
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Paul Heroux pledges reforms as new Bristol County Sheriff
By Craig Sandler The new sheriff, who unseated incumbent Thomas Hodgson in a hard-fought and close campaign, thanked Hodgson on…
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Fall River City Council keeps Camara as president, taps Pereira new vice-president; council secretary retires
On Tuesday evening the Fall River City Council voted in a new vice-president. During a meeting that began at approximately…
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After two terms, Baker delivers “proper goodbye”
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 3, 2023…..The day before he departs from the seat of a government that…
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Baker administration warns of impending emergency shelter funding shortfall
By Sam Drysdale and Chris Lisinski BOSTON – The Baker administration expects that the state’s emergency assistance shelter system will…
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The beginning of 2023 means these new laws will be taking effect in Massachusetts
With the beginning of a new year generally means more laws going into effect and 2023 is no different for…
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With exit looming, Governor Baker reflects on legacy, unfinished business
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, (This) week, Charlie Baker will take his lone walk out of the executive office suite where he…
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Massachusetts taxpayers might receive money back again as record state savings balance creeping closer to legal limit
By Colin A. Young Beacon Hill seems to have more money than it knows what to do with these days,…
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Healey, other Massachusetts constitutional officers in line for 20 percent raises
By Colin A. Young and Sam Drysdale DEC. 30, 2022…..The state’s top officials are in line for substantial pay raises…
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Explicit images and catalytic converter bills get late-session revival in Senate
By Chris Lisinski DEC. 29, 2022…..Lawmakers could make a late-session push to crack down on distribution of sexually explicit content…
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Sam Sutter announces second run for mayor of Fall River
A former Fall River mayor is throwing his hat into the ring again. According to those who were present, Former…
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