Politics
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Massachusetts revenue collections again beat expectations in May as state rakes in billions
Chris Lisinski The good times continue to roll for Massachusetts tax collectors and for the lawmakers who remain on track…
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Hundreds of thousands of people in Massachusetts receiving $500 this month
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration announced last month its plan for a second round of $500 payments to low-income workers…
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Defendant refunds total $14 million in Massachusetts drug lab settlement
By Chris Lisinski JUNE 2, 2022…..Roughly 31,000 defendants who had criminal convictions vacated in the wake of a massive state…
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New Fall River City Councilor sworn in to replace Trott Lee
Fall River has a new city councilor. Trott Lee announced earlier this week that he will no longer be serving…
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Letter to the editor: Heroux over Hodgson for Bristol County sheriff
To the editors: This fall, Bristol County voters will finally have a chance to elect a sheriff who will come…
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Massachusetts cops uncomfortable with recertification questionnaire
By Colin A. Young JUNE 1, 2022…..Anxiety is high as the initial round of law enforcement officers prepares to go…
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Trott Lee resigns from Fall River City Council
A Fall River City Councilor has resigned. Trott Lee announced this morning on social media that he will no longer…
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Massachusetts Senate clears the name of accused witch
Katie Lannan State senators on Thursday agreed to officially clear the name of a woman they described as the last…
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Governor Baker vetoes immigrant license access bill
By Michael P. Norton MAY 27, 2022…..Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible…
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Massachusetts House passes harassment bill to address revenge porn; gives option for law enforcement
By Chris Lisinski MAY 26, 2022…..The House voted unanimously Thursday to crack down on the distribution of sexually explicit materials…
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