Tag: New Bedford
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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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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…
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Massachusetts considers one of the nation’s strictest social media bills
Mental health and online safety advocates are praising the bill. Critics say it threatens personal privacy. BOSTON — As Massachusetts considers imposing new restrictions on minors’ social media use, mental health and online safety advocates are praising the effort. But…
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Farmers praise agriculture bill, but aquaculture concerns remain
Andrew Thornhill, owner of Silverbrook Farm in Dartmouth, checks on radishes and turnips. Credit: Eleonora Bianchi / The New Bedford Light. Every dollar counts when running a farm. Andrew Thornhill, owner of Silverbrook Farm in Dartmouth, said the prices of…
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South Coast lawmakers lay out priorities for fiscal 2027 state budget
From playgrounds to addiction treatment, New Bedford legislators are advocating for money for their communities in the state’s fiscal 2027 budget. Each lawmaker is pursuing earmarks for his district as negotiations over the spending plan unfold this spring. The Massachusetts…
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Advocates and lawmakers at odds over transparency ballot questions
Asking the Legislature to support changes to its procedures has proven an uphill battle, leading to tense hearings and prickly exchanges this month. BOSTON — Advocates for increased transparency in the state Legislature are turning to voters in November with…