Politics

Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II to Be Released from Federal Prison System on July 11

Former mayor Jasiel Correia II will be released from custody of the Bureau of Prisons on Saturday, July 11, according…

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Department of Justice files complaint against Massachusetts, Rhode Island, concerning tuition reduction to illegal aliens, similar actions in Texas, California, other states

Monday, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial…

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In Fall River’s budget saga, Mayor Coogan schedules City Council meeting on final day, but don’t expect it to last long

FALL RIVER ─ Tuesday’s special City Council meeting is Mayor Paul Coogan’s last ditch effort to get the revised $483…

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Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Illinois, Connecticut, Rhode Island, among 26 states suing Trump Administration over new Medicaid work requirements

BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 26 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included…

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Healey-Driscoll Administration announce $700,000 in grant funding for drinking water projects in Fall River, Ipswich

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced $700,000 in grant funding to protect drinking water resources in Massachusetts. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ is awarding…

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City of Fall River appears to be headed to a 1/12 budget after City Council special meeting cancelled

It appears that the City of Fall River is headed to a 1/12 budget. According to a statement Friday from…

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Mayor Coogan optimistic as special Fall River City Council meeting scheduled to approve fiscal year 2027 budget; CFO updating to reflect $1 million in cuts

FALL RIVER ─ It looks like Mayor Paul Coogan’s administration will get another swing at a chance to get approval…

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Massachusetts Governor Healey, AG Campbell, express economic and healthcare concerns after termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrians

BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released the following statements in response to the…

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Dead Signatures and Copied Signatures Haunt Massachusetts GOP Lieutenant Governor Bid

By Katie Castellani Allegations of signatures from dead people and a mysterious list of voters were featured in hours of…

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Massachusetts Democrats say legislation will result in more than $14 billion in utility ratepayer savings over 10 years; here are the details

By Colin Young June 24, 2026…..Senate Democrats unveiled their long-awaited answer Wednesday morning to the soaring utility bills that have…

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