Politics
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EIA expects U.S. households to spend more on energy this winter, explains why
According to the United States Energy Information Administration, U.S. households are expected to spend more money on energy this winter…
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Baker activates up to 450 members of National Guard for school virus testing, Correction staffing shortages
BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued orders activating up to 450 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to help…
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Bill aims to make college campuses “hunger-free”
By Katie Lannan State House News Service One former client of The Open Door, a hunger relief agency on the…
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Mayor Coogan declines Fall River Reporter debate, but it’s still scheduled for 22 Oct
Fall River Reporter will be hosting the final Fall River Mayoral debate live on our Facebook page on 22 October…
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Biden’s “Marine Monument” decision features commercial fishing ban
Michael P. Norton/SHNS In a major move that involves banning commercial fishing, President Joe Biden is taking executive action to…
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Warren, Booker Call on DOJ to Decriminalize Cannabis
United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the…
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National Guard Called to Drive More School Buses
By Katie Lannan The National Guard will now help students get to school in thirteen school districts across Massachusetts, after…
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Coalition’s Congressional map proposes uniting Fall River, New Bedford
Matt Murphy/SHNS The coalition of advocates fighting to amplify the voices of minority voting groups in the latest round of…
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Massachusetts spending housing aid, likely to receive more
Chris Lisinski/SHNS The federal government is revving up to redistribute some unspent rental aid it steered to states during the…
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Fall River Brings Fire Stations Into Opioid Fight
By Meg McIntyre Special to the State House News Service Earlier this year, Fall River firefighters responded to the scene…
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