Politics
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Massachusetts expanding, extending child care grant program
Michael P. Norton/SHNS State officials are expanding a grant program designed to stabilize the child care sector and enable families…
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Massachusetts State Rep. Fiola of Fall River receives Legislative House Award
December 13th, 2021—State Representative Carole Fiola of Fall River received the Legislative House Award during Arts|Learning’s 34th Annual Champions of…
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“No question” omicron will increase breakthrough cases, Massachusetts doc says
By Matt Murphy With hospitals across Massachusetts becoming overcrowded with patients fighting COVID-19 infection and other health issues, health care…
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Law enforcement builds case for drugged driving bill
By Chris Lisinski With substances such as marijuana increasingly playing a role in impaired driving crashes, a string of law…
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Governor Baker Signs $4 Billion Federal COVID-19 Relief Funding Spending Bill
Governor Charlie Baker today signed a $4 billion spending plan to support continued recovery across key priority areas, making substantial…
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Massachusetts gas prices holding at elevated levels
Michael P. Norton After a long rise, gas prices in Massachusetts have been roughly flat for the past month. AAA…
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Senator Markey bill targets “ridiculous” airline fees
Colin A. Young Airlines often charge passengers a fee to check an additional bag, but U.S. Sen. Ed Markey doesn’t…
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Massachusetts public health emergency order issued on hospital staffing, space
Michael P. Norton With hospitals juggling staffing problems and an increase in patients, state officials on Friday issued a public…
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Fall River CFO Sahady on medical leave, retiring, interim CFO in place
(FALL RIVER, MA- December 10th, 2021)- As of Friday, December 10th, the City of Fall River’s Chief Financial Officer, Mary…
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Massachusetts Efforts To Address Opioid Overdoses Detailed
By Katie Lannan The state’s steps to combat the overdose epidemic include funding for 38 syringe service programs, 33 overdose…
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