Politics
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Governor Baker’s State of the Commonwealth Address
BOSTON – Tonight, Governor Charlie Baker delivered his State of the Commonwealth address from the House Chamber of the Massachusetts…
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Massachusetts bill would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in city and town elections
Lawmakers on Beacon Hill will be discussing a bill this week that would make it easier for cities and towns…
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Trump Administration to withhold federal funds if school doesn’t allow students to pray
President Trump has issued new guidelines when it comes to religious expression in schools. This week Trump took steps to…
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City of Fall River to hold “Coffee Chat with Mayor Coogan” event
Have an issue that is on your mind concerning the city? Now is your chance to be heard. Mayor Coogan…
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Group of states, including MA and RI, sue Trump Administration over SNAP benefits
BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today joined a lawsuit opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed restrictions on the receipt of…
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Baker announces bill to quicken, stiffen punishment for State Troopers, increase diversity
NEW BRAINTREE—Governor Charlie Baker and Colonel Christopher Mason today held a press conference at the Massachusetts State Police Academy to…
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Senator Warren vows to cancel student loan debt on first day if elected president
Senator Warren released a plan Tuesday stating that she would use executive power to cancel student loan debt if she…
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Massachusetts rally scheduled as hearing on rent control bill coming this week
A hearing is scheduled this week in Massachusetts on a bill that would remove the prohibition on rent control and…
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Michael Rodrigues and Josh Cutler selected as ADDP 2020 Legislators of the Year
BOSTON – The Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers, Inc. (ADDP) today announced that Senator Michael J. Rodrigues and Representative Josh…
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City Council President Ponte, Vice-President Laliberte-Lebeau announce committee assignments
City Council President Cliff Ponte and Vice-President Pam Laliberte-Lebeau have announced the committee assignments for 2020. FINANCE Chairperson: Ponte All…
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