Politics
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Senate Eyes Broader “Safe Spaces” Protections for Immigrants Beyond Courthouses in Massachusetts
BY ALISON KUZNITZ The Senate’s forthcoming approach to shielding immigrants from federal enforcement tactics may include guardrails around additional places…
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Hearing held for Massachusetts bill that will allow civil lawsuits against federal agents
BOSTON — A bill currently moving through the Massachusetts State Senate aims to give individuals the ability to sue federal…
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Senator Edward Markey makes case to remove Donald Trump from office as President gives update on Iran
Boston – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement calling for the Congress to remove President Donald Trump…
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Public Records Division denies Fall River Police Department’s request to bill Fall River Reporter $48 an hour for public records
The Fall River Police Department (FRPD) asked the Secretary of State’s Public Records Division for permission to charge Fall River…
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Report: 40% of Massachusetts households experiencing food insecurity – more than double the rate of 2019
BY ALISON KUZNITZ Food insecurity reached a record high last year, leading to worse health outcomes as households simultaneously grappled…
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Massachusetts to launch EBT chip cards to help prevent SNAP theft
BOSTON – Massachusetts is moving forward with the adoption of chip and tap-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, which will enhance security measures to better prevent…
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Massachusetts House plans vote to ban social media use for children under 14
BY ELLA ADAMS Stepping beyond the reach of a Senate-approved bill, the House plans to vote Wednesday on legislation prohibiting…
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Republican challenger Talos Farris sharply criticizes Rep. Alan Silvia’s new support to audit legislature as political opportunism
FALL RIVER, MA – Talos Farris, candidate for State Representative in the 7th Bristol District, released a statement today sharply…
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Massachusetts Representative Alan Silvia files amicus brief with Superior Court supporting Auditor DiZoglio’s audit; here’s why
Boston, MA — State Representative Alan Silvia announced in a release that yesterday he filed an amicus brief with the…
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Massachusetts Municipal Association, Wu want to loosen or fully repeal Proposition 2½ (local annual property tax limits of 2.5%)
In Massachusetts, few laws have shaped local government and homeowner finances as profoundly as Proposition 2½. Passed by voters in…
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