Politics
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Massachusetts officials are at southern border: “It is essential that we get the word out that our shelters are full”
BOSTON – This week, Governor Healey has sent members of her administration to the U.S. southern border, as record numbers…
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Massachusetts Senate passes bill that bans or limits certain plastics among other measures
The Senate Thursday voted 38-2 to pass a Sen. Becca Rausch bill (S 2830) that represents the chamber’s latest attempt…
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Massachusetts tax collections way up over first half of June; here are the details
Colin A. Young Through the first half of June, state tax collectors have recorded increases in all major tax categories…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey signs bill banning revenge porn, expanding protections against abuse, exploitation; here are the details
BOSTON – Governor Maura T. Healey today signed into law An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation, which seeks to…
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$25 million Braga Bridge lights could Have funded the Fall River’s Timao homeless shelter for 100 years
Earlier this year, Fall River’s homeless drop in center the Timao Center closed its doors due to the lack of…
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Warren, Markey, Massachusetts Congressional Delegation urge Biden Administration to approve state’s bid for additional funding to support new arrivals
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), along with the entire Massachusetts congressional delegation,…
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Massachusetts State Rep Fiola nominates Fall River’s Collins as 6th Bristol District Commonwealth Heroine of 2024
A Fall River woman was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2024 class…
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City of Fall River announces new Director of Veterans Service, can identify with issues veterans face
The City of Fall River has announced the new Director of Veterans Service, Talos “Doc” Farris. According to the City,…
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Warren bill takes aim at “corporate greed” in health care, references Steward
Alison Kuznitz BOSTON – [Coverage Developing] U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation Tuesday morning aimed at warding off future cases…
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Our Interview with former Fall River School Committee member Sara Rodrigues
Fall River School Committee member Sara Rodrigues resigned during a committee meeting this week and she agreed to answer some…
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