Hodgson maintains a high profile on immigration issues, but critics say that’s not the role for a county sheriff some 2,400 miles from America’s southwest border.
Author Archives: Kellen Riell
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Election commissioner DeBrito mentoring youth as a way to spark voter turnout
“I think that there’s an opportunity for them to just come in and make a change in society and the way that we’re headed. I think the future is obviously in their hands and we’re going to need them to step up.” — Manuel DeBrito
Posted inElection 2022
Healey and Diehl clash in first debate of governor’s race
Democrat Healey has been the odds-on favorite since before she formally entered the race, but Republican Diehl is hoping that enthusiasm for repealing an immigrant licensing law will help carry him to victory.
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El jefe de policía se reúne con inmigrantes para generar confianza en la comunidad
Durante la presentación de dos oficiales de habla hispana, el jefe de la Policía de New Bedford manifestó la necesidad de que la comunidad confíe en ellos y dijo compartir el apoyo a que tienen una licencia de conducir.
Posted inElection 2022
Bristol County sheriff race: Cutting through the rhetoric on recidivism
At the moment, no statewide system exists for measuring recidivism from county houses of correction. A statewide tracking system is in the works under comprehensive criminal justice reform legislation adopted in 2018.
Posted inElection 2022
How, what, when and where to vote … The ‘who’ is up to you!
Registration, mail-in deadlines and more for Sept. 6 primary and Nov. 8 final election
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Help cut the high cost of college by voting ‘yes’ on Fair Share Amendment
Since 2000, median family income in Massachusetts has risen only 13%, but even after adjusting for inflation, tuition and fees at UMass Dartmouth have increased by 57% — a $6,205 price hike.
Posted inElection Watch
Sheriff Hodgson gets endorsement, words of support from Gov. Baker
Baker, a moderate Republican with little demonstrated patience for the GOP’s Trump wing, praised Hodgson, who was the former president’s honorary campaign chair in 2020.
Posted inCOVID-19
New Bedford walk-up and by-appointment testing clinics set for February vacation week
For rapid tests, the federal government is offering free at-home test kits online, at COVIDtests.gov. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Republican tactics target voting rights and women’s right to choose
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