Politics
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Massachusetts Lawmakers complete bid to kill legislative stipends reform
BY SAM DRYSDALE The initiative petition to reform how legislative leaders hand out assignment-related stipends to some lawmakers to cannot…
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Senate Democrats Propose 4% Boost in Unrestricted Local Aid with New Per-Capita Formula
BY ELLA ADAMS Senate Democrats on Monday announced their fiscal 2027 budget bill would bump unrestricted government aid for cities…
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Recall Committee Stumbles on Technicality in Bid to Oust Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan
Organizers of the effort to recall Mayor Paul Coogan hit a stumbling block after the city’s attorney deemed the petition…
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Citing reckless behavior, more crashes and close calls, here is how Massachusetts Governor Healey’s plan will regulate e-bikes, scooters and mopeds
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, May 4, 2026…..Gov. Maura Healey sent a proposal to the Senate on Monday that…
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Massachusetts Senate to pass sweeping immigrant protection bill
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, April 30, 2026…..Senate Democrats plan to pass their version of the PROTECT Act Thursday…
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Committee to Recall Mayor Paul Coogan to begin gathering signatures with Monday press conference
A group looking to oust the Mayor of Fall River plans to launch their signature campaign next week. According to…
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OPINION: It’s time to significantly increase the Fall River Mayor’s salary in 2028
Mayor Paul Coogan announced he will not seek re-election, so like it or not, Fall River will have a new…
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Massachusetts Senate Budget Coming Tuesday as House Adds Earmarks to $63.4 Billion Plan
BY ALISON KUZNITZ The Senate plans to unveil its fiscal year 2027 budget next week, Ways and Means Chair Michael Rodrigues told…
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Massachusetts House shoots down voter identification amendment; here are the details
BOSTON — During the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ debate on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget (H.5500) on Tuesday, lawmakers rejected…
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National Day of Action billed “Workers Over Billionaires” planned across the country, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island; here are their plans and why
Hundreds of marches and rallies are planned across the country, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island. On May 1st, thousands of…
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