Politics
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Opinion letter to the editor: Fall River mayoral candidates should show up, not duck debates, attack press
This is a letter to the editor that was submitted to Fall River Reporter and was not written by us.…
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey takes shots at Trump Administration over South Station takeover, CDC shakeup
BOSTON – The Massachusetts governor is once again voicing her displeasure with the president’s current administration. Maura Healey issued the following…
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Audit conducted by Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office highlights needed improvements at Massachusetts Gaming Commission
BOSTON —Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, reviewing the period from July…
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Boston Mayor Wu Prepares for Possible National Guard Deployment as Trump Targets Democratic Cities
BY SAM DRYSDALE Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is preparing for the president to possibly deploy the National Guard to Boston,…
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Fall River Mayoral Debate Reversals: Carlos Cesar Bows Out as Christopher Silvia Joins In
FALL RIVER ─ The same day mayoral candidate Christopher Silvia reversed his refusal to participate in Fall River’s lone preliminary…
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Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals grants zoning variances and special permits for several projects that would generate new housing units
The City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:00…
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Massachusetts State Auditor reveals DESE issues concerning reports of child abuse involving licensed educators, special education complaints
BOSTON —Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, reviewing the…
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Local options for rent control could be headed to Massachusetts
Massachusetts is currently grappling with a proposed ballot initiative aimed at reinstating local options for rent control, which has been…
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Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations identifies over $4.8 million in public benefit fraud
BOSTON – Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released the Bureau of Special Investigations quarter four report. The report summarizes BSI’s work and initiatives…
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Massachusetts omnibus bill to expand cash benefit programs, raise wages, create state-run initiatives to help families build wealth
BY SAM DRYSDALE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 20, 2025…..In a state where more than 10% of residents live in poverty,…
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