Politics
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Fall River Mayoral Debate Set For September 4
Fall River Reporter will host a mayoral debate on September 4 from 6-8pm at the Liberal Club at 20 Star…
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Massachusetts tax collections rose 7.1% last fiscal year surpassing benchmark
BY CHRIS LISINSKI BOSTON…..Amid months of hand-wringing about the state’s financial footing, Massachusetts ended the most recent budget cycle with…
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Massachusetts State Auditor DiZoglio hires law firm in battle to audit the legislature
Things have escalated concerning the attempt to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at the center…
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signs nearly $1.2 billion bill for roads, bridges across the Commonwealth; here are the details
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today signed into law a new Chapter 90 bill, delivering $300 million in critical transportation…
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Former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia moved to halfway house closer to home
With his current release date sitting at July 11th, 2026, a former mayor of Fall River has had an interesting…
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States Push for Proof of Citizenship in Voting: Surge in Bills, Laws, and Ongoing Challenges
BY ELLA ADAMS The topic of citizenship and voting is the “hottest” across all of the issues tracked by the…
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Fall River Waterfront Redevelopment Bill Hangs in Balance as Committee Deadline Looms, Sparking Conflict Of Interest Concerns
FALL RIVER ─ A proposed legislative bill that would allow the state Department of Transportation to sell more than 20…
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City business owner launching campaign today to be Mayor of Fall River; here is what he had to say
Fall River, MA – A Fall River resident and business owner is launching his campaign Monday for political office. Christopher Silvia is…
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Former Fall River City Administrator announces campaign for Bristol County District Attorney
SWANSEA, MA – August 4, 2025 – Republican Seth Aitken of Swansea has announced his campaign for Bristol County District Attorney.…
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New tax on the richest 1% in Massachusetts being considered; here is where the money would go
BY COLIN A. YOUNG & CHRIS LISINSKI The state’s largest teachers’ union does not plan to pursue any ballot initiatives…
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