Politics
-
Massachusetts Bill Advances to Allow Local Fees on New Developments for Water Infrastructure Funding
BY ALISON KUZNITZ Cities and towns could gain a new funding stream to cover water infrastructure costs under legislation that’s…
Read More » -
OPINION: The Failure to audit the Massachusetts legislature proves Democracy is officially dead in Massachusetts
2025 is the year Democracy officially died in Massachusetts. It has been 281 days since 72% of Massachusetts voters approved…
Read More » -
Several top personnel changes announced at Fall River’s Government Center
According to a correspondence released by the City of Fall River, several personnel changes have recently taken place at City…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More »