Politics
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Former Fall River Police Chief Paul Gauvin visits the elections office
You never know who you will run into at the Fall River Elections office. While on the regular reporter rounds…
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Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Board approves changes to time-out practices in schools
EVERETT – The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education today unanimously approved updated regulations that the Healey-Driscoll Administration proposed to the…
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After Iran strikes, Healey says she’s focused on Massachusetts security
Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JUNE 23, 2025…..Hours after some members of the state’s congressional delegation accused President Donald Trump…
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Fall River Fire Department publishes public access guidance after Fall River Reporter video shows deplorable fire station conditions
In response to the Fall River Reporter’s video detailing deplorable living and working conditions at the fire station on Bedford…
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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces tax incentives to create 1,519 life sciences jobs in Boston area, Fall River, Western MA, other communities
CAMBRIDGE – The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center announced $29.9 million in tax incentive awards to 33 life…
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Patrons, workers, will be able to breathe a little easier at Tiverton casino after legislation approved to restrict smoking
Providence, RI — The General Assembly Friday approved legislation introduced by Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski that would include casinos in…
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UPDATE: Fall River City Councilor Ricky Tith explains driving offense charges, police report obtained
A Fall River city councilor has been charged with driving offenses after an incident earlier this year. Swansea Police filed…
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Massachusetts adding to cable costs with tax on some boxes
By Colin A. Young Bay State channel-surfers who buy, rent or lease a cable box from their television provider could…
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Cellphones in schools compared to “electronic cocaine”
By Chris Lisinski “Electronic cocaine.” “A youth behavioral health crisis on steroids.” “Nothing’s more aggravating to me as a parent.”…
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Single payer supporters point to current system’s problems in Massachusetts
By Alison Kuznitz With hundreds of thousands of Bay Staters at risk of losing health insurance coverage under congressional plans…
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