Politics
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Massachusetts Senate approves legislation to boost animal safety and equity for pet owners, ban certain retail sales
BY KATIE CASTELLANI STATE HOUSE, BOSTON….The Senate on Thursday approved legislation to boost animal safety and equity for pet owners.…
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AG Campbell’s motion to strike 72% voter-approved audit case kicked up to full Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
BY SAM DRYSDALE Auditor Diana DiZoglio will get her long-sought day before the full Supreme Judicial Court, though not to…
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Massachusetts income tax cut ballot question could lead to Beacon Hill raising taxes
BY COLIN A. YOUNG BOSTON – House leaders expect voters to give themselves an income tax cut if an advancing…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey responds as she states notice sent to state by President Trump, Secretary Kennedy could jeopardize reproductive rights
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is today responding to President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
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Massachusetts lawmaker optimistic Bay State will “be as courageous and brave as the people of Minneapolis” on push for strong immigrant protections from ICE
BY ALISON KUZNITZ STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, March 18, 2026…..Hundreds of people crammed into Gardner Auditorium Wednesday to build momentum for…
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Will Mayor Coogan be the third Fall River mayor recalled in 12 years?
Since last November’s Fall River election, there has been talk of recalling Mayor Paul Coogan who was re-elected by just…
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey signs executive order she says will save $10 billion in residents energy costs, states Iran war costing Mass. drivers $2.4 million per day
BY KATIE CASTELLANI BOSTON…..Saying the state has “a lot of energy needs,” Gov. Maura Healey tasked state agencies with adding…
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“Where Democracy Goes to Die”: Massachusetts Rep. Boldyga Skips Every Committee Hearing This Session
BY SAM DRYSDALE A state representative who says legislative committees are “where democracy goes to die” has not attended a…
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Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs bestow Representative Haggerty, Senator Rodrigues with House and Senate Champion of Youth Awards
Boston, MA – Last Thursday, the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs hosted its 23rd Annual Legislative Luncheon and…
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Fall River School Committee member files resolution to censure Mayor Paul Coogan, School Committee member Thomas Khoury
In the wake of a resignation and the announcement of an investigation, the Fall River School Committee will be discussing…
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