Politics
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Massachusetts Governor Healey announces assisted living reforms in wake of fatal Gabriel House fire; local politicians react
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today announced in a release a comprehensive set of reforms to strengthen safety, transparency and consumer protections in assisted…
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Named after former Fall River mayor, Flanagan’s Law filed to protect public safety and prevent violent mental health failures
Boston, MA — According to a release, a new public safety bill known as Flanagan’s Law has been filed to…
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Healey Repeats ‘It Was a Mistake’ Under Fire Over $31,000 Paid to Aide Fired for Cocaine Charges
BY ELLA ADAMS Gov. Maura Healey did not answer questions Thursday about whether people are facing disciplinary action for mistakenly…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey demands private airlines stop providing deportation flights claiming lack of due process for residents with no criminal convictions or charges
BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey is demanding that two private airline companies stop providing flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to quickly remove residents who have…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey appoint mayors, others, to Seaport Economic Council; grant recommendations announced
BOSTON — According to a release, on Wednesday, Governor Maura Healey signed an Executive Order reconstituting the Seaport Economic Council,…
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State forecasts lower winter heating bills for most Massachusetts homes
BY COLIN A. YOUNG Jan. 6, 2026…..As an investigation of utility bill cost drivers gets underway, state government has projected…
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Fall River mayor, City Council, School Committee sworn in; new Council President, Vice-President selected
On Monday afternoon, the City of Fall River held their Inauguration of Municipal Officers at B.M.C. Durfee High School’s Nagle…
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Massachusetts State Lottery eyes sales lift with fresh set of new instant games, here are the details
BY KATIE CASTELLANI STATE HOUSE, BOSTON…….A dip in instant ticket sales dented the Massachusetts Lottery’s numbers for November but the…
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Massachusetts elected officials weigh in after Trump strike in Venezuela, leader indicted in New York
Massachusetts elected officials are expressing their displeasure Saturday in response to an operation conducted in Venezuela. President Trump announced Saturday…
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City of Fall River holding swearing in of Municipal Officers, City Council to select president, vice president
(FALL RIVER, Mass. – On Monday, at 4:30 in the afternoon, the City of Fall River will hold their Inauguration…
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