Politics
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Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio states audit of Early Education and Care found serious issues that put children at risk; here are the details
BOSTON — Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit of the Department of Early Education and Care, reviewing the period…
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The Not-So-Improbable Rise of Justin Thurber, Massachusetts newest State Representative
I met with Justin Thurber two weeks after the November 5th election. When we talked on the phone to set…
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Massachusetts Governor’s Council grants approval for Governor Healey’s 6 pardons
The Massachusetts Governor’s Council has granted approval for Governor Healey’s 6 pardons. The names of the 6 with details are…
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Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals denied and granted various variance requests to create more housing in the city at November’s meeting
Several proposals were brought in front of the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals at Thursday’s meeting that would bring…
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One more sign that Southcoast Rail is coming soon to Fall River area
BOSTON: Senator Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) and Representative Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) together with President of the Bristol County Fire Chief’s Association, Scott…
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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces systemwide changes to lower Massachusetts shelter costs, to file supplemental budget
BOSTON –The Healey-Driscoll Administration is today announcing upcoming changes to the state’s Emergency Assistance (EA) family shelter system to lower costs…
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State of Massachusetts sees whopping jump in tax collection from same time last year after bringing in $1.057 billion in first half of November
Colin A. Young Department of Revenue tax collectors brought in $1.057 billion during the first half of November, a jump…
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Shelter Commission Wraps Without Major Change Recommendations to Massachusetts Emergency Shelter System Costing Over $1 Billion Annually
By Alison Kuznitz With emergency family shelter costs projected to continue topping $1 billion annually, a commission created to tackle…
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How the election of Trump changed the outlook on wind energy projects in Southeastern Massachusetts
Tuesday night, Southcoast Wind held a public forum in Somerset, Massachusetts, their latest outreach event to connect with residents in…
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Massachusetts budget chief seeking $400+ million more for depleted emergency family shelter system as report issues recommendations
Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, NOV. 12, 2024…..Massachusetts should slash its reliance on hotels and motels used as shelters, invest…
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