Politics
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Massachusetts Senate advances $1.3 billion spending bill packed with one-time investments
Chris Lisinski STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MAY 8, 2025…..The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday avoided making any changes to the controversial MBTA…
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Fall River Police Chief Furtado contract vote set for Tuesday – what are the possible outcomes?
Interim Fall River Police Chief Kelly Furtado is expected to get another City Council vote next Tuesday, May 13th. The…
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Fugitive Brazilian Rapist Andre Tiago Lucas Arrested, Prompts Daycare Closure in Cape Cod
In a shocking revelation that has sparked widespread concern, Andre Tiago Lucas, a Brazilian national convicted of raping a 13-year-old…
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Federal threats cited in push for immigrant student protections in Massachusetts
Ella Adams STATE HOUSE, BOSTON…..Education was the “lifeline” towards stability and opportunity for Emily Romero Gonzalez, who moved to the…
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No record exists of former Councilor Laura Sampson getting approval to vote on Fall River Police Chief Furtado’s contract
Over two weeks ago, Laura Sampson resigned from the Fall River City Council, publicly blaming my article recommending she recuse…
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Massachusetts Senate Post Audit and Oversight Committee investigating South Coast Rail service disruptions
Chris Lisinski MAY 5, 2025…..The head of the Senate Post Audit and Oversight Committee slammed a one-month extension of free…
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Governor Healey requests 4 new pardons, 21 others confirmed, here’s why
Colin A. Young Gov. Maura Healey sent four newly proposed pardons to the Governor’s Council, recommending official forgiveness for crimes…
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Former Vice President Michael Pence coming to Massachusetts this weekend to be presented with Profile in Courage Award
BOSTON, MA – The 2025 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award® will be presented to Vice President Michael Pence…
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Massachusetts Emergency Housing Program spending $2,932 per family per week
Massachusetts’ Emergency Housing Assistance (EA) Program, designed to provide shelter and support for families facing homelessness, including a significant number…
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Republican Rep Lombardo files amendments to lower Massachusetts income and sales taxes, exempt tipped workers
By Sam Drysdale Republican Rep. Marc Lombardo used the opening hour of the House’s annual budget debate to try to…
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