Politics
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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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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces over $5.7 mil to support fire, police staffing in Fall River, Brockton, Lowell, Framingham, Lawrence, other communities
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today announced that 10 Massachusetts cities have received funding to help with staffing for emergency services. …
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Stephanie Perry of Fall River recognized for her dedication to the Greater Fall River community
BOSTON – Stephanie Perry of Fall River was honored last week as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of…
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U.S. Senator of Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren among members of congress arguing that ICE is detaining and deporting U.S. citizens
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), along with Representatives Lou Correa…
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After nearly 4 decades of service, replacement for Fall River City Clerk Alison Bouchard announced
A changing of the guard is taking place at the City of Fall River City Clerk’s Office. Alison Bouchard has…
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Larger households in Massachusetts receiving publicly funded food benefits will get extra support to buy fresh fruits and vegetables; here are the details
BY ALISON KUZNITZ Larger households receiving publicly funded food benefits will get extra support to buy fresh fruits and vegetables…
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Massachusetts State Auditor identifies mismanagement, violation of state regulations and procedural inequities at Cannabis Control Commission
BOSTON— Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit of the Cannabis Control Commission, reviewing the period from July 1,…
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Fall River Mayoral Candidates’ Voting Histories: One Never Cast a Ballot, Another Just Started Again
FALL RIVER ─ It’s not unusual for political candidates to implore the voting public to get out and vote. But…
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