Politics
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Hearings held for Massachusetts Governor Healey bill that would allow local-option tax hikes on hotels, meals and vehicles
In the last several months, hearings were held to urge Beacon Hill to support the Municipal Empowerment Act. Governor Maura…
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Cape Cod man handed suspended sentence after arson threat against Massachusetts State Rep. involving President Trump
Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois announced today in a release that a Cape Cod man was convicted by…
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State Rep. expresses outrage after ICE detains man after operation at local business
Authorities have placed one man into custody in an operation that led a local politician to be outraged. On Tuesday,…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey issues update as SNAP benefits continue to be delivered
BY ALISON KUZNITZ STATE HOUSE, BOSTON…..All Massachusetts residents eligible so far this month for federal government food assistance have received…
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Deaton Announces Senate Bid to Topple Markey in Blue Massachusetts
Last night, I attended John Deaton’s U.S. Senate announcement event. He’ll be running as a Republican, likely against 79-year-old Democrat…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey warns 340,000 Massachusetts residents could see health insurance premiums increase by up to $25,000 next year
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today demanded that President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans act to extend Affordable Care Act…
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Date tentatively set for Fall River mayor recount; here is how it will work, where it will take place, and who can attend
FALL RIVER ─ A recount for the mayoral race that saw challenger Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral behind incumbent Paul Coogan in…
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Letter to the editor: Fall River deserves real leadership and real change
This is a letter that was submitted to Fall River Reporter and was not written by us. “(Last) week’s election…
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Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Targets Christmas Vote on Social Consumption Rules
BY MICHAEL NORTON & SAM DRYSDALE The Cannabis Control Commission could vote by Christmas on regulations governing social consumption sites. CCC Chair…
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President Donald Trump announces dividend payments to most Americans from tariff revenue; here is how it might work
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, via Truth Social, a proposal to distribute at least $2,000 “dividend” payments to most…
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