Politics
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Resettlement providers want state to step up for refugees in Massachusetts
By Alison Kuznitz Resettlement service providers helping refugees and immigrants integrate into their new lives in Massachusetts are eyeing potential…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey announces Trump Administration has cut $350 million in funding so far, to implement hiring freeze across Executive Branch
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today posted a new public dashboard, mass.gov/fedimpact, displaying the total amount of funding that the…
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Fall River City Council appoints Kelly Furtado permanent police chief
Interim Police Chief Kelly Furtado has been approved to be the permanent chief. In a request made again by Mayor…
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Massachusetts lags behind other states on student cellphone use restrictions
By Sam Drysdale As other states race ahead with new restrictions, Gov. Maura Healey is citing mental health concerns in…
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Furtado would be the least qualified, yet highest paid police chief in Fall River’s history
I heard a rumor that interim Fall River Police Department (FRPD) Chief Kelly Furtado applied to be the police Chief…
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Fall River Housing Authority asks landlords to defer Section 8 rent increases until further notice
In a letter to Fall River landlords that accept Section 8 vouchers, the Fall River Housing Authority asked landlords to…
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Mayor Coogan reduces Fall River Police Chief Furtado’s proposed contract from three years to one
In a move that is not fully public yet, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan has reduced interim Fall River Police…
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New Fall River City Councilor Ricky Tith introduces himself ahead of tonight’s vote for permanent police chief
A new Fall River city councilor is introducing himself to his constituents ahead of an important vote. Owner of Hong…
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Brian Shortsleeve announces candidacy for Massachusetts governor; here is his platform
Ella Adams MAY 12, 2025…..Brian Shortsleeve, a former MBTA executive, venture capitalist and Marine Corps veteran, announced his candidacy for…
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Massachusetts State Rep. Fiola responds after backlash over $25,000 earmark for Fall River welcome sign
A local State Rep recently announced earmarks she had secured, one of which caused some backlash. On Monday, Representative Carole…
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