Politics
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Fall River native, Massachusetts State Representative for Bristol County passes away
A State Representative of the Third Bristol District for Taunton and Easton, Massachusetts has died. The following statement was posted…
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Fall River program launched aimed to enhance Flint neighborhood’s revitalization efforts and community well-being
Local nonprofits have a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Flint community through an innovative mini-grant program…
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Massachusetts, New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan, California, Connecticut among states filing lawsuit challenging power of Elon Musk
BOSTON – Today, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with 12 other Attorneys General, announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the…
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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $158 Million for new affordable housing developments across Massachusetts; here are the details
PLYMOUTH – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $158 million in low-income housing tax credit and subsidy awards for 14 affordable housing…
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Senate Approves Massachusetts Shelter Reforms, $425 million Funding
By Colin A. Young, Michael P. Norton Senate Democrats forged ahead Wednesday with reforms and more funding for the state’s family…
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Massachusetts Senate Loads Reform Bill With Shelter Reporting Requirements
By Colin A. Young Top Senate Democrats are on board with many of the changes to the overburdened family shelter…
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Healey pushes legislators for local-option tax hikes on hotels, meals and vehicles
By Chris Lisinski Gov. Maura Healey’s package of local-option tax hikes and other policy changes once again faces a frosty…
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Mariano Signals Continued Resistance To Massachusetts Legislative Audit
By Alison Kuznitz While the House recently retained outside counsel to manage legal aspects of Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s planned probe of the…
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Massachusetts Senate seeks to impose additional reporting requirements on $425 million family shelter bill expected to pass this week
Colin A. Young FEB. 10, 2025…..Top Senate Democrats are on board with many of the changes to the overburdened family…
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All three Fall River State Reps vote for $425 million Massachusetts emergency shelter funding
All three Fall River State Reps last Thursday voted to approve Governor Healey’s request for $425 million Massachusetts emergency shelter…
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