Author: Nicole Abrams
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Public’s approval of Q1 sends clear message for government transparency
uestion 1, the newly passed government transparency ballot measure, will make most records held by the Legislature and governor public records — unless the Legislature acts soon to roll it back. The ballot measure, which passed with 86% of the…
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Cabral wins 18th term in state House; Hendricks wins 5th term
Longtime state Rep. Antonio Cabral won an 18th term to represent the 13th Bristol district Tuesday, while Rep. Christopher Hendricks won a fifth term in the 11th Bristol district. Cabral and Hendricks both ran uncontested. They both received about 97%…
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Advocates and opponents sharply divided on Question 3, an initiative that would implement all-party primaries
A question before voters in November would dramatically change how Massachusetts primary elections are held – eliminating the current party ballots and replacing them with an all-party election where the top two finishers would advance, regardless of their affiliation. Question…
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Question 1 advocates criticize the Legislature while Massachusetts lawmakers defend transparency bill
Massachusetts voters will be deciding on a government transparency ballot initiative in November while two hotly contested bills, also on transparency, sit in the Legislature. Question 1 advocates are fighting for more government transparency and are criticizing the Legislature for…
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Question 1 advocates criticize the Legislature while Massachusetts lawmakers defend transparency bill
Massachusetts voters will be deciding on a government transparency ballot initiative in November while two hotly contested bills, also on transparency, sit in the Legislature. Question 1 advocates are fighting for more government transparency and are criticizing the Legislature for…
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Question 1 advocates criticize Legislature on openness; lawmakers defend transparency bill
The Legislature is considering bills that wouldn’t go as far — and could limit Question 1’s effects. Massachusetts voters will decide on a government transparency ballot initiative on Election Day while two hotly contested bills, also on transparency, sit in…
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New Bedford’s state reps will press House leadership to fund Fire Station 9
New Bedford’s state representatives are praising Gov. Maura Healey for helping to keep Fire Station 9 open and considering the inclusion of New Bedford in a public safety staffing program. Reps. Mark Sylvia and Steven Ouellette said they are drafting…