Politics
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New poll shows Democrats far outpacing Republicans in Massachusetts Governor, U.S. Senate races, voters also feeling better about state’s economy
BOSTON—Incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey holds sizable leads over both of her potential Republican opponents, according to a Suffolk University/Boston…
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Report accuses some Fall River School Committee members of creating atmosphere of fear, behaving inappropriately
FALL RIVER ─ A critical 40-page targeted investigation and review of the Fall River School Department describe a toxic dynamic…
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Supreme Court strikes down Massachusetts ballot question to significantly reduce state’s income tax blaming AG’s “significantly misleading” summary of the proposal
BY MICHAEL NORTON June 18, 2026……A blockbuster ballot question calling for a major reduction in the state income tax was…
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District Review of the Fall River School Committee and the Fall River Public Schools requested by Coogan released; shows strengths, issues
Interim Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Smith has announced in a letter that earlier today, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary…
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Governor Healey announces statewide deployment of state-of-the-art technology to improve road safety and prevent wrong-way driving
BOSTON– Governor Maura Healey, joined by Public Safety and Security Secretary Gina Kwon, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble, Undersecretary and State…
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President Donald Trump appeal dismissed to halt wind energy projects in Massachusetts, California, New York, New Jersey, 14 other states
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey signs $1.56 billion spending bill, disabilities languaging bill; here’s what’s in it
Sam Drysdale June 12, 2026…..Gov. Maura Healey on Friday signed a $1.56 billion transportation and education spending bill and legislation…
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Fall River City Councilor Christopher Peckham expresses concerns over city’s fiscal condition after approval to purchase former Bishop Connolly for $28 million
Fall River City Councilor Christopher Peckham has released the following statement concerning his no vote after the City Council approved…
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Fall River Licensing Board adopts temporary extension of operating hours for those serving on premise alcoholic beverages
Fall River – Following recent passage of state law, the Fall River Licensing Board has submitted formal notice to the…
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Mayor Paul Coogan and Interim Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Smith release statement, details, on purchase of former Bishop Connolly High School property
The City of Fall River and Fall River Public Schools announced today details in a joint statement after the Fall…
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